Through all the ups and downs of their 2021 campaign, the Boston Bruins found themselves in an ideal spot facing the lowly Buffalo Sabres in a handful of tilts for the home stretch. And now Bruce Cassidy’s rejuvenated bunch is on the cusp of another postseason appearance.
The Bruins rarely took their foot off the proverbial pedal. Their keen assertiveness and puck pursuit in all three zones overwhelmed the Sabres, resulting in a 6-2 victory Saturday afternoon at TD Garden.
Here’s what we learned as the Bruins will enter a playoff-clinching scenario come Monday in New Jersey.