Pastrnak scores in OT as Bruins avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Sabres
David Pastrnak scored the game-winning goal in overtime, leading the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their playoff series. The win allows the Bruins to avoid elimination, with the series now shifting back to Boston for Game 6. Buffalo is still seeking its first playoff series victory since 2007, while the Bruins aim to continue their playoff run.
- ▪David Pastrnak scored on a breakaway 9:14 into overtime.
- ▪Elias Lindholm also scored for Boston, tying the game in the second period.
- ▪Rasmus Dahlin scored the opening goal for Buffalo, marking his first playoff goal.
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Open this photo in gallery:Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak celebrates his OT goal in Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.Jeffrey T. Barnes/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountDavid Pastrnak scored on a breakaway 9:14 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round NHL playoff series on Tuesday night.Catching Buffalo on a line change, Hampus Lindholm fed a pass up the right boards to find Pastrnak in stride just as he crossed the blue line.
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