Overview
- Buffalo's seven-game surge has brought the Sabres within one point of Boston in the division and wild-card standings.
- The Bruins enter on a four-game skid with defensive struggles, a penalty kill around 79%, and the league's heaviest penalty count.
- The Sabres ruled out Rasmus Dahlin for tonight and recalled defenseman Ryan Johnson.
- Boston's de-icing delays and takeoff traffic scrubbed the morning skate, leading to a same-day arrival in Buffalo.
- Coach Marco Sturm tabbed Joonas Korpisalo to start in net, and Tanner Jeannot is out with an undisclosed injury.