Sabres Stage Epic Third-Period Comeback, Stun Bruins in First Playoff Win in 15 Years

The Buffalo Sabres secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of their playoff series, marking their first postseason win in 15 years. The team trailed 2-0 entering the third period before exploding for four goals in the final eight minutes.

Tage Thompson ignited the comeback, scoring twice to tie the game. Mattias Samuelsson then netted the go-ahead goal, followed by an empty-netter to seal the win. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen described the atmosphere as electric, noting the crowd's long wait for such a moment.

This remarkable turnaround saw Buffalo become the NHL's eighth team to overcome a two-goal deficit in the final 10 minutes of regulation. The win, occurring on April 19, 2026, gives the Sabres a 1-0 series lead. They aim to extend this advantage in Game 2 against the Bruins.