The Boston Bruins are set to face the Buffalo Sabres in a significant matchup this Saturday at 7 p.m. The game will take place at KeyBank Center in Buffalo as the Bruins open a five-game road trip. Currently, the Bruins are on a four-game losing streak and are eager to return to form.
Matchup Overview
This game represents the third of four scheduled meetings between the Bruins and Sabres this season. The Bruins previously won both encounters, with scores of 3-1 on October 11 and 4-3 in overtime on October 30.
Team Insights
Bruins head coach Marco Sturm commented on the formidable challenge posed by the Sabres, noting their impressive skills and speed. The Sabres have won seven consecutive games, indicating their strong current form. “We have to come together again as a unit,” Sturm emphasized, highlighting the importance of teamwork both on and off the ice.
Injury Updates
- Tanner Jeannot will not participate in the game due to an injury.
- The team is determining the replacement forward for Jeannot.
- Jonathan Aspirot and Henri Jokiharju are traveling with the team after recovering from injuries.
Sturm mentioned, “[Aspirot] is getting a little bit closer. [Jokiharju] is skating again,” signaling a gradual return of key players to the lineup. However, he noted that it is too early to predict if they will play in upcoming games.
As the Bruins look to break their losing streak, the stakes are high. The team must unite and focus if they hope to overcome the resurgent Sabres in this pivotal matchup.
