Buffalo Sabres lead series 3-1 after dominant wins over Boston Bruins
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Updated · WGR550 · Apr 27
Buffalo Sabres lead series 3-1 after dominant wins over Boston Bruins
13 articles · Updated · WGR550 · Apr 27
The Sabres won both games in Boston, outscoring the Bruins 9-2, and return home for Game 5 up three games to one.
Bo Byram has emerged as Buffalo's standout, leading NHL defensemen with three goals and a plus-7 rating, while Alex Lyon boasts a 0.89 goals against average in the playoffs.
Buffalo's defense and penalty kill rank among the top five in the playoffs, while the Bruins' top players struggle with negative plus-minus ratings. Injuries to Jason Zucker and Tyson Kozak appear minor.
Can the Sabres' potent offense overcome a power play that has yet to officially score?
Why have Boston's regular-season heroes like Pastrnak and McAvoy vanished in the playoffs?
Has Bo Byram's performance launched him into the NHL's elite defenseman conversation?
Is Alex Lyon's stellar goaltending a sustainable playoff miracle or just a temporary hot streak?
How did a mid-season GM change help transform the Sabres into a legitimate playoff threat?