Sabres complete epic comeback to win first playoff game in 15 years (2:03) The Sabres seal their first playoff win since 2011 with a four-goal third period against the Bruins. (2:03) Alaina Getzenberg Apr 20, 2026, 10:00 AM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg covers the Buffalo Bills for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The sounds that echoed around KeyBank Center were deafening as the goal horn went off. Fans around the arena jumped in the air, waving their white "We're Back" towels and embracing those alongside them. Mattias Samuelsson's goal with 3:24 left in the Buffalo Sabres ' opening game of their playoff series against the Boston Bruins broke a 2-2 tie. It was a climatic return to the playoffs after an NHL record 14-season drought for the Sabres, who rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win 4-3 in Game 1.…