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Bruins’ David Pastrnak wins Game 5 vs Sabres with filthy OT goal
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The Boston Bruins have survived Game 5, as David Pastrnak scored in overtime to beat the Buffalo Sabres . After two brutal losses at home, Boston went back to Buffalo needing a win. Jeremy Swayman was excellent in overtime, stoning a great Alex Tuch chance right before the goal. Then, Pastrnak kept the Bruins alive with this filthy goal to beat Alex Lyon .
Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm earned the game-winning assist, throwing a lengthy stretch pass to Pastrnak to create the breakout. Pastrnak picked up the puck at the blue line and charged right for the net. When he got there, he made no mistake, beating Lyon after a series of dekes.
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Pastrnak was dominant in Game 1 against the Sabres, scoring a goal and notching two assists. But the Bruins collapsed in that game, allowing Buffalo to steal a win at home. In the three games after that, plus all of regulation in Game 5, he was held to just two assists. Now, the perennial 100-point scorer has made his mark on the series.
The Sabres were down a forward for most of Game 5, as Noah Ostlund left in the first period with a lower-body injury. If that injury persists for Buffalo, Boston could take advantage of their lack of center depth. Ostlund had also helped unlock their powerplay, which was held scoreless for nearly a month until Tuesday.
Swayman was sensational for the Bruins in Game 5. He was pulled after allowing four first-period goals in Game 4 and yelled at the bench for letting him down. However that conversation ended in Beantown, the B's brought their best to Buffalo on Tuesday and came away with the win.
Game 6 of Bruins vs. Sabres from Boston will be on Friday night.
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