That’s It: Breaking Apart Bruins Season-Ending Loss
Winslow Townson-Imagn Images BOSTON – The Boston Bruins exceeded outside expectations this season, but their playoff run came to a disappointing end on Friday night. The Buffalo Sabres picked up a 4-1 win at the TD Garden, and with the win, knocked the Bruins out in six games. David Pastrnak (3) scored for the Bruins, but they never overcame a two-goal first period from the Sabres and did not force a Game 7.
Was there pressure? Yes, for sure. I don’t think I need to tell you that.
Marco Sturm said that he believed the Bruins noticed the added pressure of playing on home ice. “But why do we feel the pressure? Because we care.
I think guys cared. They wanted to prove everyone wrong. And sometimes it goes in your way.
And I think that’s what happened a little bit,” Sturm added . “[The Sabres] played the game like we played the other night in Buffalo. So that’s sometimes how it goes.
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