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Bruins vs Sabres Final: 3-2 - Recap

Boston got a pair of goals from Brad Marchand as the Bruins skated to a 3-2 victory over Buffalo on Thursday at TD Garden.

Boston was favored by -241 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 5.5.

Brad Marchand(2), and David Pastrnak each scored for the Bruins in the victory. Marchand opened the scoring for Boston.

Tuukka Rask turned in a 36-save effort for the Bruins.

Buffalo got goals from Rasmus Ristolainen, and Brandon Montour in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Linus Ullmark stopped 24 of 27 shots for the Sabres, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

On the power play, Boston went 2-for-2, while the Sabres were 1-for-4 with the man advantage.

Boston lost the shots on goal battle to Buffalo by a margin of 38-27.

Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wild. The Sabres will aim to get back on the winning track at Florida.