Boston faces Buffalo, looks for 7th straight victory (AP)
Need to Know: Bruins at Sabres (BostonBruins.com)
Archives for April 23, 2021
Observations: Power play squanders Sabres’ chance to rally against Bruins
‘The Sabres are last in the NHL on the power play since Feb. 27, converting at a paltry 7.3% clip in 30 games during that span. Comparatively, Buffalo ranked first in the league through its first 17 games (34.5%).’
The Wraparound: Sabres’ struggles against Bruins continue in 5-1 loss
‘Ruotsalainen’s third goal in eight NHL games was the primary offensively highlight, while goalie Dustin Tokarski stopped 33 of 38 shots while making his 11th appearance of the season for the Sabres.’
Sabres prospect Jack Quinn undergoes season-ending surgery to repair hernia
‘Quinn, a 19-year-old forward, had two goals with seven assists for nine points in 15 games with the Amerks. The timing of the procedure will allow Quinn to have a healthy offseason of training to prepare for the 2021-22 season.’
Sabres’ awful power play costs them in loss to Bruins: ‘It’s frustrating’
‘The Sabres have consistently moved their feet and played aggressively to force the Bruins into taking infractions. They just can’t convert their opportunities.’
Sabres prospect Jack Quinn showcased growth before season-ending surgery
‘Quinn, 19, embraced his three-month stint in Rochester. His maturity and talents impressed Appert and others.’
Friday’s Boston Overage (Part I)
Bruins take control in victory over Sabres (Boston Globe)
Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy holds fast on successful forward lines (Boston Globe)
Don Sweeney’s deadline moves could hardly have worked out better for Bruins (Boston Globe)
Big third period lifts B’s by Buffalo for 6th straight win (Boston Herald)
Bruins notebook: Time not on Ondrej Kase’s side (Boston Herald)
Bruins Take Over In Third Period Vs. Sabres, Earn Sixth Straight Win (NESN)
Bruins Wrap: Boston Makes It Six Straight With 5-1 Win Over Sabres (NESN)
Bruce Cassidy Hoping Bruins’ Win Vs. Sabres What David Pastrnak Needed (NESN)
Jeremy Swayman Continues Magical Start To NHL Career Vs. Sabres (NESN)
Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman Reveals Specific Situation Which Paved Path To NHL (NESN)
Bruins Notes: Bruce Cassidy Reveals Common Denominator During Win Streak (NESN)
3 key takeaways as balanced scoring leads Bruins to 6th straight win (WEEI-FM)
Kevan Miller reveals details of latest injury, which landed him in hospital (WEEI-FM)
Bruins win sixth straight with 5-1 win in Buffalo (WBZ-FM)
Bruins hoping for ‘positive news’ on injured winger Ondrej Kase (WBZ-FM)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Big Third Helps Bruins to Sixth Straight Win (BostonBruins.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
NWS grad makes NHL debut
‘Mattias spent two years at Northwood School before heading to the National Team Development Program (NTDP) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for two years. After the NTDP, Mattias chose to attend Western Michigan University to play under Andy Murray.’
Pastrnak has goal, 2 assists in Bruins’ 5-1 win over Sabres
‘The Sabres were undone by a sputtering power play, which failed to convert five opportunities, after going 0 of 6 on Tuesday. Buffalo has converted just five of 68 power-play opportunities over its past 30 games.’
Sabres lose to Bruins again on Thursday
‘Boston pulled away from Buffalo in the final period of regulation, when forwards David Pastrnak and Nick Ritchie scored goals in quick succession. Just 66 seconds separated the tallies, from the 4:55 to the 6:01 mark of the frame.’