nhl Game Recap
Boston Ices Buffalo 6-2 - Recap
The Bruins got a 3-goal performance from Craig Smith as Boston handed Buffalo a 6-2 defeat on Saturday at TD Garden.
The Bruins were a -368 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 5.5.
Boston got goals from Craig Smith(3), Patrice Bergeron, Nick Ritchie, and Sean Kuraly in the victory. Smith opened the scoring at 1:21 of the first period.
Jeremy Swayman turned in a 17-save effort for the Bruins.
Riley Sheahan, and Arttu Ruotsalainen scored for the Sabres, finding the net behind Jeremy Swayman.
Buffalo got a 26-stop effort from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the loss.
On the power play, Boston went 1-for-4, while the Sabres were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Boston outshot Buffalo 43-19 in the game.
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Devils. The Sabres will aim to get back on the winning track vs. New York.