Bruins' Playoff Hopes Hang by a Thread After Crushing Defeat. The Boston Bruins' chances of advancing in the Eastern Conference First Round took a devastating hit on Sunday, as the Buffalo Sabres stormed to a 6-1 victory in Game 4 at TD Garden. The Sabres' explosive first period, in which they scored four unanswered goals, left the Bruins reeling and facing a daunting 3-1 series deficit. With the series now on the brink of elimination, the Bruins will be forced to dig deep and find a way to mount a comeback if they hope to extend their season.
BOSTON -- The Buffalo Sabres scored four goals in the first period, pushing the Boston Bruins to the brink with a 6-1 victory in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round at TD Garden on Sunday.
