Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3
The Sabres haven’t been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What’s worse, Buffalo hasn’t been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.
Apr 21, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) and Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (9) look for the puck during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images Timothy T.
Ludwig/Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images BOSTON — The Sabres haven’t been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What’s worse, Buffalo hasn’t been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.
The Sabres are 0-for-9 with a man advantage in the first two games of the playoff series against the Bruins, which is tied 1-1 as it shifts to Boston for Game 3. That’s after finishing the season without scoring on their last 22 power plays over the final seven games. “It’s always a concern, for sure,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who last celebrated a power-play goal in March.
“I think we’ll have to tweak some things. ” The Sabres came into the series offended by a comment that Bruins coach Marco Sturm made about being the bigger and stronger team. Neither team backed down in Game 2, when they had several fights and a combined 94 penalty minutes.
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