The Buffalo Sabres announced on Apr. 26 that they will keep the same lineup from their Game 3 win as they face the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the playoffs at TD Garden.
This game is seen as a pivotal moment in the series, with Buffalo leading two games to one. A win would give the Sabres a strong advantage heading into Game 5 at home, while a Bruins victory would even the series.
“That’s the battle of the playoffs: You’ve got to be ready to put away a big win,” Lindy Ruff said. The puck drops at 2 p.m., and fans can watch locally on MSG or stream through Gotham Sports App and Fubo TV. National broadcasts are available on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max, with radio coverage on WGR 550 and the Buffalo Sabres App.
Alex Lyon will start in net again for Buffalo, while Josh Norris remains out due to injury. Changes have been made to power-play units; Noah Ostlund joins PP1 after making an assist in his playoff debut during Game 3. The team hopes this adjustment helps end its current scoreless streak on power plays.
Several players have achieved notable statistics early in these playoffs: Owen Power and Peyton Krebs have both scored points in each of their first three NHL playoff games, matching franchise records set by Danny Gare in 1975. Krebs also holds a plus-5 rating over three games—the best ever by a Sabre player at this stage. Defensemen Logan Stanley and Conor Timmins have helped control shot attempts and scoring chances when paired together.
Boston may introduce changes for Game 4 as well, including adding Lukas Reichel at forward due to his speed and skillset according to coach Marco Sturm. On defense, Jordan Harris could replace Mason Lohrei based on recent practice observations reported by Boston’s website.
As both teams look for momentum heading deeper into the series, further adjustments could play a crucial role in determining which advances.
