Pastrnak scores 9:14 into OT and Boston Bruins avoid elimination with win over Buffalo Sabres
David Pastrnak scored 9:14 into overtime on a breakaway to give the Boston Bruins a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5, avoiding elimination in their first-round playoff series. Hampus Lindholm assisted on the game-winning goal after catching Buffalo during a line change. Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves for Boston, while Rasmus Dahlin scored for Buffalo. The series returns to Boston for Game 6 with the Sabres still seeking their first playoff series win since 2007.
- ▪David Pastrnak scored the overtime winner 9:14 into the extra period to keep the Bruins' playoff hopes alive.
- ▪Hampus Lindholm set up the game-winning goal by feeding Pastrnak on a breakaway during a Sabres line change.
- ▪Jeremy Swayman stopped 25 shots, including a key save on Jason Zucker early in overtime.
- ▪Elias Lindholm scored Boston's first goal, and Rasmus Dahlin scored for Buffalo.
- ▪The Sabres lead the series 3-2 and can clinch their first playoff series victory since 2007 in Game 6.
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