The Boston Bruins are back on home ice at TD Garden, facing off against the Buffalo Sabres in a must-win Game 6 that will decide their playoff fate. After clawing their way back with a thrilling overtime victory in Buffalo, the Bruins now have a chance to force a decisive Game 7 on Sunday—but only if they can protect their home turf.

Trailing 3-1 in the series, Boston’s season was hanging by a thread heading into Game 5. But David Pastrnak delivered when it mattered most, scoring the overtime winner in a 2-1 nail-biter that kept the Bruins’ hopes alive. That win was a massive relief for a team that had been outscored 9-1 over Games 3 and 4 in Boston, a stretch that left fans wondering if the season was slipping away.

Now, the Bruins need a different kind of effort in front of their own crowd. Head coach Marco Sturm’s squad will be looking to channel the energy of a packed TD Garden and avoid the same mistakes that allowed Buffalo to take control of the series. With their backs against the wall, expect an all-out, high-intensity performance from a team that knows this could be their final home game of the season.

Here’s what you need to know for Game 6:

Pregame buzz: The Bruins are in the building, and there’s already some fun energy in the air. Morgan Geekie showed up repping Pastrnak, a nod to the overtime hero who has become the heart of this team’s playoff push. The Czeching-in crew is ready to go.

Key moment so far: Boston forced this Game 6 thanks to Pastrnak’s OT winner in Game 5, a goal that sent the Sabres home with a bitter taste and gave the Bruins new life. That play—a quick strike in transition—has become a defining highlight of the series.

How to watch: Game 6 will air locally on NESN, with streaming options available on NESN 360 or fubo. New fubo subscribers can take advantage of a free trial to catch all the action, including ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only; taxes and fees may apply.)

Game details: Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 1, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins will need a win to send the series back to Buffalo for a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday.

Stay tuned for live updates, highlights, and key moments as the Bruins fight to keep their season alive. Whether you’re at the Garden or watching from home, this is playoff hockey at its most intense.