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Bruins Stage Dramatic OT Comeback Win
26 Mar
Summary
- Zacha scored in overtime to secure a 4-3 win.
- The Bruins trailed by a goal early in the third period.
- Boston gained ground in the wild card race with 10 games remaining.
The Boston Bruins achieved a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. Pavel Zacha scored the winning goal on the opening shift of the three-on-three overtime period, assisted by David Pastrnak. This win was significant for the Bruins as they push for a wild card spot in the playoffs, with only 10 games remaining in their season.
The Bruins held a 2-1 lead heading into the third period. However, the Sabres quickly erased that advantage, scoring two goals within 33 seconds early in the final frame to take a 3-2 lead. Despite the setback, the Bruins managed to tie the game with six minutes remaining, forcing overtime.
Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo made 22 saves for the Bruins, playing a key role in keeping his team in the game. The victory allows Boston to gain valuable ground in the competitive wild card race.
