"The Bruins are back in the playoffs after failing to qualify last season, while the Sabres are making their first postseason appearance since 2011."
"Despite a lack of playoff experience, the Sabres are the favorites to win the series. They have a deep, talented roster."
"Boston also has an elite goaltender in Jeremy Swayman. The last time we saw Swayman in a first-round series was 2024 when he dominated the Toronto Maple Leafs."
"Will Swayman lead the Bruins to a series-opening win, or will the Sabres earn their first playoff victory in 15 years?"
The Boston Bruins return to the playoffs after missing out last season, while the Buffalo Sabres make their first postseason appearance since 2011. The atmosphere at KeyBank Center for Game 1 is expected to be electric. Despite their lack of playoff experience, the Sabres are favored to win due to their deep roster and home ice advantage. The Bruins, however, have exceeded expectations and feature elite goaltender Jeremy Swayman, who previously excelled in the playoffs.
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