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Mar 21, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) celebrates with right wing David Pastrnak (88) and center Marat Khusnutdinov (92) after scoring a goal in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images
You either love them or hate them. Either way, the Bruins are ready for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Despite six titles to the name, Boston hasn't won the NHL championship since 2011. It's been first and second round losses throughout the past seasons, even missing the playoffs last year. But that kind of trend isn't going to slow down this Bruins squad.
BUY NOW: Get tickets to Bruins playoff games on StubHub
With the weight of the city on their backs, the Bruins can do anything. Especially with David Pastrnak leading the charge.
Ready to see Boston go for gold? Here's how you can show your support with tickets to every Bruins game during the NHL Playoffs.
Bruins 2026 playoff tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets to Bruins playoff games are already available on StubHub!
Boston will head to Buffalo for a first round matchup against the Sabres. Currently, Game 1 tickets cost $500. When the Bruins head back to TD Garden for Game 3, passes start at $200.
Click below for the latest look at prices and availability.
Bruins 2026 playoff schedule
Boston will take on the Sabres in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Here's a complete schedule of upcoming games.
First round vs. Sabres
Series tied 1-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Sabres 4, Bruins 3 | - |
| Tues., April 21 | Game 2: Bruins 4, Sabres 2 | - |
| Thurs., April 23 | Game 3 at Boston | 7 p.m. |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4 at Boston | 2 p.m. |
| Tues., April 28 | Game 5 at Buffalo | TBD |
| Fri., May 1 | Game 6 at Boston* | TBD |
| Sun., May 3 | Game 7 at Buffalo* | TBD |
*If necessary
NHL Playoffs 2026 dates
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are about to begin. Below is a look at key dates throughout the postseason.
- April 18: First day of playoffs
- June 21: Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary)
NHL Playoffs 2026 bracket, matchups
Below is a look at the bracket and matchups for the NHL Playoffs. For ticket details to every series, click here.
Eastern Conference
- (A1) Buffalo Sabres vs. (WC1) Boston Bruins
- (A2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (A3) Montreal Canadiens
- (M1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (WC2) Ottawa Senators
- (M2) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (M3) Philadelphia Flyers
Western Conference
- (C1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (WC2) Los Angeles Kings
- (C2) Dallas Stars vs. (C3) Minnesota Wild
- (P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Utah Mammoth
- (P2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (P3) Anaheim Ducks
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