How to Watch Bruins vs. Sabres Game 3: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for 2026 NHL Playoffs

How to Watch Bruins vs. Sabres Game 3: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for 2026 NHL Playoffs originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.After stealing home-ice advantage in Buffalo, the Bruins will look to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round series when they face the Sabres in Game 3 on Thursday night.AdvertisementBoston didn't let the disappointment of a Game 1 collapse drag it down in Game 2, scoring the first four goals of the matchup on the way to a 4-2 win. Viktor Arvidsson scored two goals in the road victory, and David Pastrnak had two assists.Now, the Bruins will try to carry that momentum back to Boston and electrify the TD Garden crowd. Can they take down the Atlantic Division's top team?Here is everything you need to know about Bruins vs. Sabres, including TV and streaming options for Game 3 of the first-round series.TV channel: NESNBruins vs. Sabres will air locally on NESN. Game 3 will also be available to stream on NESN 360 and fubo.AdvertisementFubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)Bruins vs. Sabres Game 3 start timeDate: Thursday, April 23Time: 7 p.m. ETBruins vs. Sabres is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 23. Game 3 will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.Bruins vs. Sabres schedule: Series tied 1-1DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamApril 19Game 1: Sabres 4, Bruins 3——April 21Game 2: Bruins 4, Sabres 2——April 23Game 3: Sabres vs. Bruins7 p.m.NESN, NESN 360, fuboApril 26Game 4: Sabres vs. Bruins2 p.m.NESN, NESN 360, fuboApril 28Game 5: Bruins vs. SabresTBDTBDMay 1Game 6*: Sabres vs. BruinsTBDTBDMay 3Game 7*: Bruins vs. SabresTBDTBD*If necessaryNHL Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026Here are the key dates to know for the NHL Playoffs:EventDatesFirst round beginsApril 18Second round beginsMay 2*Conference finals beginMay 17*Stanley Cup Final beginsJune 3*Last possible day for Game 7June 21*Can move up depending on earlier seriesMore Bruins