Boston Bruins fight to avoid elimination against Buffalo Sabres in Game 5

11 articles · Updated · NHL.com · Apr 28

Game 5 takes place Tuesday at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center, with the Bruins trailing 3-1 in the series. Viktor Arvidsson is out injured, while Henri Jokiharju and potentially Alex Steeves could make playoff debuts.
Coach Marco Sturm urges the team to reclaim their identity after a heavy Game 4 loss, emphasizing urgency and resilience. The Bruins must win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Buffalo, led by goalie Alex Lyon and strong defensive performances, seeks to clinch the series at home. The Bruins aim to bounce back from recent setbacks and force a Game 6.

Will Alex Lyon's breakout performance continue, or can Boston finally solve the Sabres' surprise star goalie?

Can Buffalo's potent offense overcome their powerless power play to finally end a 19-year curse?

With home teams losing three straight games, is Buffalo’s 'electric' crowd actually a disadvantage?

Is rookie Owen Power's historic point streak the key to Buffalo's surprising playoff dominance?

After a 6-1 humiliation, what desperate changes can the Bruins make to survive against the Sabres?

How did the Sabres transform from a lottery team to division champions in just one season?