Boston Bruins – Buffalo Sabres: Game 3 has a bit of edge about it!
This series has been completely wild. Buffalo clawed back from two goals down in Game 1 and Boston almost blew a four-goal lead in Game 2. Now the series shifts to the Bruins’ barn, and we’ll find out who has the stronger nerve. Buffalo have shown they won’t go quietly, but Massachusetts’ depth is starting to tip the scales.
Boston: the second line wakes up 
The good news for the Boston Bruins is that the supporting cast has finally stepped up. In the last win, Arvidsson and Zacha carried the Bruins while the stars were getting tied up. That’s what makes Boston so tough to handle: shut down the top line and the danger pops up somewhere else.
Another strength for the Bruins is their penalty kill. A perfect 9 for 9 through the series, and they’re smothering Buffalo’s chances. Even so, Boston still has that habit of switching off when they lead, and it nearly cost them. Tonight, they’ll need to stay locked in for 60 minutes in front of their own fans. Boston know their attack is ticking over nicely and they can score in just about any situation. If they bring the physical pace early, Buffalo could struggle to keep up. And with home ice on their side, the Bruins will be looking to put this thing to bed.
Buffalo: an electricity outage on the power play 
The Sabres have been fine at even strength, but the wheels come off as soon as they get a man advantage. Zero goals from nine chances in the series, and a run of 31 straight misses if you include the regular season – that’s a millstone around their neck. Against the Boston Bruins, that won’t wash.
Luukkonen wasn’t exactly rock solid in the last game either, shipping four goals, including one he really should’ve kept out. The coach is even weighing up a change in net for tonight. If Buffalo want to make a dent on the road, they’ll need to sharpen their finishing and hope their goalie plays the game of his life to hold off the home attack.
NHL Pick Bruins vs Sabres
Boston Bruins over 2.5 goals
The numbers tell the story: Boston have scored at least three goals in every game of the series so far. Their attack is steady and keeps cashing in on Buffalo’s defensive lapses. At home, there is little reason to think that stops now.
With more depth through the lineup and a Sabres side looking shaky in front of goal, backing the hosts to score at least three makes the most sense. The call is Boston over 2.5 team goals, a solid angle given how the first two games have unfolded.
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