Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks – Sabres To Clinch Series In NHL Playoffs

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Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks

Buffalo are tipped to make it three straight wins over Boston and clinch this series.

The Sabres have responded to their Game 2 defeat in emphatic fashion, and they are now back home where they can take advantage of the Bruins’ recent struggles on the road.

  • Buffalo have won the last 2 games by a combined score of 9-2
  • Boston Bruins are 2-5 in their last 7 road games
  • All 4 games in this series have been settled in regulation
  • 3 of the 4 previous games in this series produced 6+ goals

Head To Head

  • Boston Bruins lead the all-time series 188-141-43
  • Buffalo Sabres won 6-1 when the two teams last met on April 26

Boston Bruins Form

Boston go into this must-win game in Buffalo having now lose three of the four games in this series, and seven of their last 10 overall.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-04 at Tampa Bay Lightning L 1-3
Apr-05 at Philadelphia Flyers L 1-2 OT
Apr-07 at Carolina Hurricanes L 5-6 OT
Apr-11 vs Tampa Bay Lightning L 1-2
Apr-12 at Columbus Blue Jackets W 3-2
Apr-14 vs New Jersey Devils W 4-0
Apr-19 at Buffalo Sabres L 3-4
Apr-21 at Buffalo Sabres W 4-2
Apr-23 vs Buffalo Sabres L 1-3
Apr-26 vs Buffalo Sabres L 1-6

Buffalo Sabres Form

Buffalo return home with a 3-1 lead in the series, and having won seven of their last nine games overall.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-04 at Washington Capitals L 2-6
Apr-06 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 4-2
Apr-08 at New York Rangers W 5-3
Apr-09 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 5-0
Apr-13 at Chicago Blackhawks W 5-1
Apr-15 vs Dallas Stars L 3-4 SO
Apr-19 vs Boston Bruins W 4-3
Apr-21 vs Boston Bruins L 2-4
Apr-23 at Boston Bruins W 3-1
Apr-26 at Boston Bruins W 6-1

Verdict

Buffalo are returning home in the back of a couple of huge road victories that have given them all of the momentum.

The Sabres can now complete the job against a Bruins team that has dropped five of their last seven on their travels.

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