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Sabres rally in Boston to take 2-1 lead

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Boston — The Buffalo Sabres rallied at TD Garden on Thursday, overcoming a missed Bruins penalty shot and a 1-0 deficit to defeat the Boston Bruins 3-1 and take a 2-1 lead in the first-round NHL playoff series. Key plays included Bowen Byram’s tying goal and Alex Tuch’s third-period go-ahead score. The Sabres’ win, anchored by Alex Lyon’s 24 saves in his first postseason start, shifted home-ice advantage back to Buffalo and leaves the Bruins needing a victory in Sunday’s Game 4 to ensure another home game; Noah Ostlund added an empty-net goal to secure the final margin late in regulation.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Earlier in the season, Buffalo Sabres clinched the Atlantic Division, ending a 14-year playoff drought.
Tuesday: Bruins won Game 2 at KeyBank Center, temporarily seizing home-ice advantage.
Thursday: Game 3 at TD Garden — Bruins led early, Arvidsson missed a penalty shot at 9:50 of the second period.
Sixty-eight seconds after the missed penalty shot, Bowen Byram tied the game; Alex Tuch scored in the third period.
Noah Ostlund scored an empty-net goal late; Buffalo won 3-1 and leads series 2-1; Game 4 scheduled Sunday.

Why This Matters to You

This game is a big deal for Buffalo Sabres fans. After a 14-year playoff drought, the Sabres are back in the game. They've taken the lead in the series and regained home-ice advantage. If you're a fan, Sunday's Game 4 is a must-watch.

The Bottom Line

The Sabres are showing resilience and skill in this playoff series. They've turned the tables on the Bruins and are now in the driver's seat. If you know someone who loves a good underdog story, this is worth sharing.