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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Bruins Need Someone to Step Up in Order to Win Game 6

After going down 3 – 1 in their first round series against the Buffalo Sabres, the Boston Bruins survived to see another day after a thrilling overtime victory in Game 5 on the back of a gorgeous David Pastrnak goal.

Nikita Zadorov News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

‘It means you’re doing something right’: Bruins’ Zadorov on getting booed in Buffalo

One of the more brute forces in the NHL is hearing it from the fans, but that doesn’t seem to bother him so much. When speaking to the media on Thursday,

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Bruins’ goaltender Jeremy Swayman’s reaction to being named a Vezina finalist

Jeremy Swayman’s journey from the brutal 2024-25 season to a Vezina Trophy finalist in the 2025-26 campaign is special. He has shown why the Boston Bruins gave him a massive contract last year, despite some early hiccups, and is now the leading force in the team’s chances of getting past the Buffalo Sabres in the first round.

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Viktor Arvidsson News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Bruins Share Unfortunate Viktor Arvidsson Update Before Game 6

The Boston Bruins extended their season with a 2-1 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5, cutting the series deficit to 3-2 and forcing a return to TD Garden on Friday.

James Hagens News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Bruins Benching James Hagens Was a Mistake

Rookie coach Marco Sturm has led the Boston Bruins in his first Stanley Cup Playoffs run. His regular-season record was good enough to clinch a spot in the postseason, 45-27-10, and fourth in the Atlantic Division.

Jeremy Swayman News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Bruins’ Swayman Named Vezina Finalist

Boston Bruins’ goalie Jeremy Swayman has been named a finalist for the 2026 Vezina Trophy alongside New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin and Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy.

David Pastrnak News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29

David Pastrnak makes history after keeping Bruins alive vs. Sabres in Game 5

David Pastrnak was the hero, and the Boston Bruins lived to fight another day after a 2-1 overtime win in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Tuesday night.

Marco Sturm News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Bruins coach Marco Sturm drops ‘better’ truth bomb after Game 5 win vs. Sabres

The Boston Bruins staved off elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday. David Pastrnak put in an overtime winner as the Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1.

Jeremy Swayman News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Swayman backed up his frustrations to keep Bruins alive

It was an impressive victory for the Boston Bruins, who defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in overtime Tuesday night and cut the deficit in their first-round series to 3-2.

David Pastrnak News / Field Level Media / April 29

NHL roundup: David Pastrnak saves Bruins' season in OT

David Pastrnak's breakaway goal at 9:14 of overtime lifted the visiting Boston Bruins to a season-saving, 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / April 28

David Pastrnak saves Bruins' season with OT winner in Buffalo

David Pastrnak's breakaway goal at 9:14 of overtime lifted the visiting Boston Bruins to a season-saving, 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.

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David Pastrnak News / Yardbarker / April 28

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with OT winner

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres

Right winger David Pastrnak ruined the party for Buffalo when he scored on a partial breakaway at the 9:14 mark of overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory.

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Viktor Arvidsson News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Bruins’ Arvidsson out for Game 5 against Sabres

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson will miss Tuesday night’s Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres with an upper-body injury, head coach Marco Sturm told reporters, including Heather Engel of NHL.com, in his pregame availability.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / April 27

Boston Bruins Prospect Considering Playing in Sweden

Boston Bruins 2021 draft pick Oskar Jellvik has completed his senior year at Boston College and is eligible to sign with the Bruins before the August 15 deadline.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26

Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson Leaves Game With Injury

Game 4 wasn’t the only thing the Boston Bruins lost today. Before the end of the game, the Bruins announced that veteran winger Viktor Arvidsson had left the game with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 27

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be mad at teammates

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be furious with teammates

The Boston Bruins were supposed to play one of their biggest games of the season on Sunday afternoon when they hosted the Buffalo Sabres for Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Sabres smash Bruins to take 3-1 lead back to Buffalo

Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson leaves Game 4 with upper-body injury

Brandon Hagel stays hot as Lightning knot series with Habs

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