In a thrilling matchup, the Buffalo Sabres came agonizingly close to eliminating the Boston Bruins from the NHL playoffs, but ultimately fell short in Game 5. The Sabres had a golden opportunity to wrap up the series, but a series of missed chances and a strong Bruins performance proved too much to overcome. The loss marks a tough setback for Buffalo, which had been dominating the series and seemed poised to advance to the next round. As the series now shifts back to Boston, the Bruins are given new life, and the Sabres must regroup and refocus for a potential deciding Game 6.
Despite great chances, Sabres can’t finish off Bruins in Game 5 NHL.com
