Bruins Stun Sabres 2-1 in OT, Force Game 6 Sport By lines April 28, 2026 The Boston Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in OT in Game 5 on Tuesday at KeyBank Center. David Pastrnak scored the winner at 9:14 of overtime to force Game 6. Pastrnak Forces Game 6 With Backhand Winner Pastrnak collected a stretch pass from Hampus Lindholm and skated in on a partial breakaway. Pastrnak deked Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon with a backhand-to-forehand move and slid the puck inside the right post. Pastrnak’s goal came after a Peyton Krebs turnover at the Sabres’ defensive blue line. Elias Lindholm tied the game 1-1 at 9:24 of the second period for the Bruins. Rasmus Dahlin opened the scoring for Buffalo at 3:35 of the first period on a power play. Dahlin’s goal ended a Sabres 0-for-39 power-play drought across April. Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman stopped 26 shots after being pulled in Game 4’s 6-1 loss. Buffalo still leads the Eastern Conference First Round series 3-2. Game 6 faces off Friday night at TD Garden in Boston. Related Sports Coverage Ducks Edge Oilers 4-3 in OT, Take 3-1 Series Lead Hurricanes Sweep Senators, Lock 8-Year Series Streak Source: NHL.com.
