Sabres Win First Playoff Game

Mattias Samuelson broke a 3-3 tie with just over three minutes remaining, capping a frantic rally led by Tage Thompson.

The Bruins, who held a 2-0 lead for much of the game, collapsed late in the third period as Buffalo found a new gear.

This win marks a significant milestone for a young Sabres squad that had long been absent from postseason competition.

Game 2 will remain in Buffalo as the team looks to build on this historic momentum.