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Boston Bruins Outlast Buffalo Sabres in Overtime Thriller at TD Garden

The Boston Bruins improved their record to 6-7-0 with a hard-fought victory over the Buffalo Sabres, who now stand at 4-4-3. The game concluded with a score of 4-3 in favor of the B’s, showcasing their resilience and determination on home ice.


Oct 30, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Sean Kuraly (52) skates with the puck during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

First Period


The opening period saw the Bruins take an early lead with two goals. David Pastrnak was instrumental, contributing one goal and one assist during this period. His performance set the tone for Boston's offensive strategy. The Sabres struggled to find their rhythm, failing to score despite several attempts.


Second Period


In the second period, both teams exchanged blows as they each found the back of the net once. Marat Khusnutdinov continued his impressive form by scoring for Boston, while Buffalo managed to respond through a powerplay goal that kept them within reach.


Oct 30, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon (34) smiles at the crowd during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Third Period


The third period was marked by increased intensity from both sides. The Blue and Gold fought back valiantly, scoring twice to level the game at 3-3. Despite being outshot by Buffalo's relentless offense—who recorded 40 shots compared to Boston's 22—the B’s defense held firm under pressure.


Overtime


Overtime proved decisive as Joonas Korpisalo stood tall in goal for Boston with crucial saves that kept them alive against Buffalo’s aggressive play. It was ultimately Morgan Geekie who sealed victory for the Bruins with an overtime goal that sent fans into jubilation at TD Garden.


Oct 30, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) celebrates his goal with center Marat Khusnutdinov (92) during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

This matchup highlighted what went wrong for Boston Bruins defensively but also underscored their ability to capitalize on key moments offensively—a theme consistent throughout this season as seen in our post-game report Boston Bruins analysis.


Looking ahead, fans can catch more action when the B’s face off against Carolina Hurricanes on November 1st at TD Garden starting at 1:00 PM EDT. Tune into ESPN+, NESN or FDSSO networks for live coverage of what promises another exciting encounter!


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