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Boston Bruins' Morgan Geekie Shines Despite Overtime Loss to Buffalo Sabres

In a closely contested match at TD Garden, the Boston Bruins faced off against the Buffalo Sabres, culminating in a 3-2 overtime victory for the visitors. The Bruins now stand at 30-30-9 for the season, while the Sabres improved their record to 27-33-6. Despite the loss, Boston showcased resilience and skill throughout the game.


Mar 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (9) tries to get control of the puck in front of Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Game Highlights


The game started strongly for the Boston Bruins as they netted two goals in the first period, setting an aggressive pace. However, as play progressed, Buffalo found their footing and responded with a goal in both the first and second periods to level the scoreline. The third period saw both teams locked in a defensive battle with no additional goals scored, pushing the game into overtime where Buffalo clinched their victory with an overtime goal.


Morgan Geekie of Boston stood out with an impressive performance by contributing one goal and one assist. His efforts were pivotal in keeping his team competitive throughout this intense matchup. On defense, Parker Wotherspoon also made significant contributions with one assist and demonstrated solid playmaking abilities from behind.


Mar 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA;  Boston Bruins center Morgan Geekie (39) is congratulated by Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) right wing David Pastrnak (88) and defenseman Henri Jokiharju (20) after scoring a goal during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

For Buffalo Sabres, Alex Tuch was named as one of the stars of this encounter thanks to his decisive role in securing victory for his team during overtime. Owen Power also received accolades for his defensive prowess that stymied many attempts by Boston to take control of the game.


Player Performances


The goaltenders from both teams had busy nights between the pipes; Joonas Korpisalo of Boston made 27 saves on 30 shots faced while Buffalo's goaltender managed to stop 17 out of 19 shots directed at him. This high save percentage reflects well on both goaltenders' performances under pressure.


Mar 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA;  Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) skates with the puck during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Pavel Zacha was another notable player from Boston who left his mark on this match by scoring once off just one shot attempt – showcasing efficiency when it mattered most for his team.


Despite falling short in this contest, these individual performances highlight that there is plenty of talent within Boston's ranks capable of making significant impacts moving forward into future games.


Looking ahead, fans can catch more action as The Boston Bruins are set to face off against Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on March 20th at 10:00 PM EDT. This upcoming game promises more excitement and will be available for viewing on ESPN+, SCRIPPS TV network or NESN channel depending on your location.



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