The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins 4-3 in their opening round Stanley Cup Playoffs series, marking the first playoff game in Buffalo in 15 years. The team's victory was witnessed at a watch party at Canalside, where fans gathered to watch the game. The Sabres scored three unanswered goals to secure a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruises. The game was part of a larger effort to win the Stanley Cup. The Buffalo Sabres lost 4-2 to the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cups.