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Pastrnak Overtime Goal Forces Game Six In Boston

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Buffalo, N.Y. — David Pastrnak scored on a breakaway 9:14 into overtime Tuesday night, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round NHL playoff series. Elias Lindholm tied the game in the second period after Rasmus Dahlin opened scoring early on a Buffalo power play. The win cut Buffalo’s series lead to 3-2 and sends the series back to Boston for Game 6 on Thursday night, extending Buffalo’s chance to clinch its first playoff series since 2007. Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves for Boston while Buffalo goaltender Alex Lyon made more than two dozen saves; coaches and players cited urgency and heightened desperation ahead of the next matchup.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Buffalo snapped a 14-season playoff drought earlier in the season.
Buffalo won Game 4 by 6-1 to take a 3-1 series lead.
Game 5 began Tuesday with Rasmus Dahlin scoring early on a power play.
Elias Lindholm tied Game 5 in the second period for Boston.
David Pastrnak scored 9:14 into overtime to win Game 5 for Boston, making the series 3-2.

Why This Matters to You

If you're a hockey fan, this is high-stakes action. The Bruins are fighting to stay alive in the playoffs, and every game counts. Buffalo's long-awaited return to the playoffs adds extra excitement. Check the NHL schedule and tune in Thursday night for Game 6.

The Bottom Line

David Pastrnak's overtime goal has kept the Bruins in the game, making the series 3-2. The pressure is on for both teams as they head back to Boston. This is playoff hockey at its best. Worth forwarding if you know a Bruins or Sabres fan who missed the action.