Bruins Keys to Extending Win Streak, Sabres Aiming to Break Losing Run

Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres Game Preview

On Tuesday, January 30th, the Boston Bruins (25-20-6) will travel to Buffalo’s KeyBank Center to take on the Sabres (18-26-5) in a pivotal Atlantic Division clash. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET.

Boston enters this matchup riding a two-game win streak after securing a 3-1 victory against the Colorado Avalanche. The Bruins are looking to continue their momentum and climb higher in the tightly contested Atlantic Division standings. Buffalo, on the other hand, is struggling to break a two-game losing streak, following a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers.

Boston Bruins: Keys to Extending Their Streak

The Bruins have bounced back strongly from a disappointing loss to the New Jersey Devils, securing back-to-back wins over the Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche. With the chance to pick up their third straight win, Boston will be focused on consistency in both offensive and defensive play.
Boston’s offense has been solid, averaging 2.73 goals per game. While they are not among the league’s top scorers, they have the ability to make the most of their opportunities. In their last game, they capitalized on 3 goals from just 15 shots, demonstrating efficiency in front of the net.

Leading the charge for the Bruins is David Pastrnak, who continues to impress with 59 points on the season, including 24 goals and 35 assists. Brad Marchand has contributed 38 points from 17 goals and 21 assists, and Pavel Zacha adds a respectable 29 points from 11 goals and 18 assists.
Defensively, the Bruins have room for improvement, ranking 20th in the league with 3.10 goals allowed per game. However, they were able to limit Colorado to just one goal in their last contest. Jeremy Swayman, who was stellar in net, made 27 saves on 28 shots. He enters this game with a 16-6-4 record, a 2.95 goals-against average (GAA), and a solid .915 save percentage.

 

 

Buffalo Sabres: Breaking the Losing Streak

The Sabres are in need of a win after their recent slump, with losses to the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Buffalo, despite their recent struggles, will look to regain form and make a statement in this divisional rivalry.
Buffalo has been impressive offensively, ranking among the league leaders with an average of 3.00 goals per game. In their recent 3-2 loss to Edmonton, the Sabres fired 41 shots but were only able to convert twice. Buffalo will need to be more efficient with their scoring opportunities against Boston’s defense, which has been leaky at times this season.

Tage Thompson continues to be the centerpiece of Buffalo’s attack, leading the team with 22 goals and 18 assists for a total of 40 points. Jason Zucker and Alex Tuch have also been key contributors, recording 36 and 35 points, respectively, as both players have combined for 32 goals.
Defensively, Buffalo remains one of the worst in the NHL, allowing an average of 3.43 goals per game, ranking them 29th league-wide. In their loss to Edmonton, they surrendered three goals, underscoring the need for defensive improvement. Goaltender James Reimer, who started the game, stopped 31 of 34 shots, but his .905 save percentage and 2.63 GAA indicate room for improvement. Reimer’s record this season stands at 1-4-1.

Conclusion

As the two teams prepare to face off, it’s clear that Boston holds the upper hand in recent head-to-head matchups and overall performance. However, Buffalo’s offensive talent, led by Thompson and Zucker, could pose a serious challenge if they can capitalize on scoring chances.

The Sabres will need a strong performance from Reimer and a more disciplined defensive effort to avoid a third consecutive loss. Boston’s defense, though not perfect, has the edge over Buffalo’s, and Swayman has been in better form compared to his counterpart.

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