Bruins Force Game 6 with Overtime Victory Over Sabres
The Bruins defeated the Sabres 2-1 in overtime, avoiding first-round elimination. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman anchored the win, forcing a Game 6 in Boston.
The Boston Bruins secured a 2-1 overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, forcing a Game 6 in their first-round series. Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman stopped 38 of 39 shots, maintaining a .974 save percentage in the contest.
David Pastrnak scored the game-winning goal 3:42 into overtime. His goal marked his third point of the series. The Sabres' lone goal came in the second period, momentarily tying the game at one goal apiece. The Bruins' win prevents elimination, sending the series back to Boston for Game 6 on Friday.
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