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Bruins Face Elimination in Game 5 vs. Sabres
29 Apr
Summary
- Sabres lead series 3-1 heading into Game 5 on Tuesday.
- Bruins' sole victory was a 4-2 win in Game 2.
- Forward Viktor Arvidsson is out with an upper body injury.
The Boston Bruins are on the brink of playoff elimination as they prepare for Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. The Sabres currently hold a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, having secured wins on April 19, Thursday, and Sunday. Buffalo's most recent victory was a decisive 6-1 score on Sunday afternoon.
The Bruins' lone win in the series was a 4-2 decision in Game 2 on April 21. Head coach Marco Sturm emphasized a "one game mission" approach, urging his team to be ready from the start for Tuesday's critical matchup. Boston will be missing forward Viktor Arvidsson, who sustained an upper body injury during Game 4. Arvidsson contributed two goals in the playoffs and 54 points during the regular season.
A win for the Sabres on Tuesday would advance them to the second round to face either Tampa Bay or Montreal. Should the Bruins win, the series would shift back to Boston for a Game 6 on Friday.
