COMMENTARY
As Bill Belichick pondered over his draft-day decisions, the Boston Bruins made sure to score in all three phases — power play, even strength and on the penalty kill — before the legendary Patriots coach made his selection.
The Bruins notched one tally on both ends of the special teams spectrum with David Krejci’s power-play buzzer-beater and Brad Marchand’s 122-foot top-shelf shorthanded empty-netter. But most of their damage came at even strength against the Buffalo Sabres.
David Pastrnak kicked off the even-strength barrage with his 199th career goal a mere 1:16 into Thursday’s contest at TD Garden.