BOSTON (AP) — Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk scored in Boston’s two chances in the shootout and the Bruins, with newcomer Taylor Hall, rebounded for a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.
Craig Smith and David Krejci scored in regulation for Boston, which had lost its last two games but improved to 4-2-1 in its last seven.
Jeremy Swayman made 21 saves for the Bruins and stopped Buffalo’s two shootout attempts.
Colin Miller and Rasmus Dahlin each had a goal in regulation for the Sabres, who had won three of their last four.