In a thrilling opening matchup of their Eastern Conference playoff series, the Buffalo Sabres stunned the Boston Bruins with an explosive third period, scoring four unanswered goals to secure a 6-3 victory in Game 1. The Sabres' dominant performance was capped off by a hat-trick from forward Casey Fitzgerald, who found the back of the net three times in the final frame. Buffalo's potent offense, led by captain Kyle Okposo, proved too much for the Bruins to handle, as they capitalized on Boston's defensive lapses to take control of the game. With the win, the Sabres have set the stage for a potentially intense series, and they'll look to build on their momentum as they head into Game 2.
Sabres score 4 third-period goals to beat Bruins in Game 1 ESPN
