BOSTON — The Buffalo Sabres faced a tough test inside a hostile TD Garden on Thursday night. They entered Game 3 missing a key center in Josh Norris. They also watched the Boston Bruins score the first goal of the game for the third consecutive time in this series. However, resilience defined this roster all season. Tonight was no different. Behind a stellar 24-save performance from goaltender Alex Lyon and a breakout game from rookie Noah Ostlund, the Sabres secured a gritty 3-1 victory. Buffalo now holds a 2-1 series lead in this Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup. A Strong Start Hampered by Power Play Woes Buffalo came out of the gate flying. For the first six and a half minutes, the Sabres established a blistering pace. They moved their feet noticeably better than they did during stretches of the first two games back in Buffalo. This aggressive start helped them outshoot the Bruins 13-9 in the opening period. Despite the...Read More

The Buffalo Sabres hit the road tonight for a pivotal Game 3 against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. With the series tied 1-1, the Atlantic Division champions are looking to reclaim the momentum they established early in the playoffs. However, the Sabres will have to do it without a key piece down the middle. Morning Skate Updates: Roster Shuffle The biggest news out of Thursday’s morning skate involves the forward group. Head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed that Josh Norris is unavailable for tonight’s contest due to an injury. Ruff stated that Norris is currently considered day-to-day. Consequently, Noah Ostlund will draw into the lineup to take Norris’s spot on the third line. Despite recently dealing with an upper-body injury, Ostlund was in high spirits following the morning session. He told reporters he feels great and is eager to jump right into the playoff intensity. Additionally, we are seeing a tweak on the fourth line. Tyson Kozak will slide in...Read More