Overview
- Buffalo took a 1-0 series lead by rallying past Boston 4-3 in Game 1 after trailing 0-2 in the third period.
- The Sabres flipped the result with four goals in six minutes that turned Boston’s road lead into a defeat.
- Boston head coach Marco Sturm called the loss self-inflicted, saying the team made too many mistakes after being in “the perfect position.”
- Game 2 will also be played in Buffalo, where Boston looks to respond after letting a strong start slip.
- In another opener, Utah fell 4-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights, and John-Jason Peterka recorded no points in about 14 minutes.