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Bruins’ Pastrnak Among the Many Stars Delivering Big Plays in the Face of NHL Playoff Elimination
Pastrnak scored 9:14 into overtime and Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves as Boston cut Buffalo’s series lead to 3-2.
On Tuesday, David Pastrnak scored the overtime winner to lift the Boston Bruins past the Buffalo Sabres 2-1, keeping the team's season alive and forcing a Game 6.
Reeling from an embarrassing 6-1 loss in Game 4, the Bruins faced a 3-1 series deficit with their season hanging in the balance against the Sabres.
Goaltender Jeremy Swayman turned aside 25 shots with six high-danger saves, while Elias Lindholm responded with his second goal of the series and won 80 percent of his faceoffs.
"That was all our focus — to get the series back to Boston to show our fans again," Pastrnak said on NESN postgame, emphasizing the team's drive to extend the series.
The Bruins return to TD Garden for Friday's Game 6, though Boston holds a 3-10 record at the venue during recent postseason play, presenting a significant challenge ahead.