Bruins and Sabres meet with series tied 1-1
The Buffalo Sabres and the Boston Bruins are set to face off in game three of the first round of the NHL Playoffs, with the series currently tied 1-1. The game is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. EDT in Boston.
The line for the game has the Bruins as slight favorites at -110, with the Sabres also at -110. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.
In their previous matchup, the Bruins came out on top with a 4-2 win, thanks in part to two goals from Viktor Arvidsson. This will be the seventh meeting between the two teams this season.
Boston comes into the game with a record of 45-27-10 overall and 12-13-3 against the Atlantic Division. They are known for their physical play, averaging 11.9 penalty minutes per game, which ranks them second in the league.
On the other hand, Buffalo boasts a record of 50-23-9 overall and an impressive 17-7-4 record against the Atlantic Division. The Sabres have a +43 scoring differential, having scored 283 goals while allowing 240.
Key performers for the Bruins include David Pastrnak, who has 29 goals and 70 assists on the season, and Sean Kuraly, who has been hot as of late with one goal and five assists in his last 10 games. For the Sabres, Tage Thompson leads the team with 40 goals and 41 assists, while Alex Tuch has five goals and five assists in his last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, the Bruins have gone 4-4-2, averaging 2.9 goals per game while giving up 2.4. The Sabres, on the other hand, have gone 6-3-1, averaging 3.5 goals per game and giving up 2.7.
In terms of injuries, the Bruins have no players listed, while the Sabres will be without Jiri Kulich (out for season, ear), Sam Carrick (out, arm), Justin Danforth (out for season, kneecap), and Noah Ostlund (out, upper-body).
Overall, this matchup promises to be an intense battle between two evenly matched teams. The outcome of game three could have a significant impact on the rest of the series. Fans can expect a thrilling game with plenty of excitement on the ice.
