Pastrnak scores OT winner, Bruins avoid elimination with 2-1 win over Sabres
David Pastrnak scored on a breakaway 9:14 into overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5, avoiding elimination in their first-round playoff series. Hampus Lindholm tied the game in the second period after capitalizing on a rebound, while Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves. The series now shifts back to Boston for Game 6, with Buffalo aiming to secure its first playoff series win since 2007. Rasmus Dahlin scored the Sabres' only goal, ending a prolonged power-play drought.
- ▪David Pastrnak scored the game-winning goal 9:14 into overtime after a breakaway setup by Hampus Lindholm.
- ▪Hampus Lindholm tied the game in the second period with a rebound goal after his initial shot bounced into the slot.
- ▪Rasmus Dahlin scored Buffalo’s first power-play goal of the series, ending a 0-for-17 stretch with the man advantage.
- ▪Jeremy Swayman stopped 25 shots for Boston, including a key save on Jason Zucker early in overtime.
- ▪The Bruins played without forward Viktor Arvidsson, who was injured in Game 4.
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