Bruins F Viktor Arvidsson (upper body) won’t return vs. Sabres

Field Level Media|published: 04/26/2026, 4:27pm EDT

Apr 23, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Viktor Arvidsson (71) skates against Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) during the third period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

The Boston Bruins said forward Viktor Arvidsson won't return to Game 4 of the team's Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.

Arvidsson appeared to be hurt after receiving a hard check from Buffalo defenseman Mattias Samuelsson in his left arm during the first period.

Arvidsson, 33, had 54 points (25 goals, 29 assists) in 69 regular-season games in his first season with Boston. He was tied for the team lead with two playoff goals, netting both during the Bruins' Game 2 victory.

The Bruins trailed the series two games to one and surrendered a 4-0 lead to the Sabres after one period. The Sabres were in front 5-0 early in the third.

--Field Level Media