Wagner, Backes score in Bruins' 2-1 win over Sabres
Chris Wagner and David Backes scored, Tuukka Rask stopped 31 shots and the Boston Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
1
Boston Bruins
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| BOS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
TD Garden · 17,565 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 11/4/26 | vs Ottawa Senators | L 1-2 | NHL |
| 10/31/26 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Anaheim Ducks | W 7-6 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | @ San Jose Sharks | W 2-0 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 17:22 1-2
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Missed 14:22 0-2
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Missed 12:55 0-2
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Penalty 12:39
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Missed 12:31 0-2
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Missed 11:33 0-2
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Missed 10:07 0-2
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Missed 9:43 0-2
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Penalty 7:42
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Missed 7:18 0-2
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Missed 5:24 0-2
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Missed 3:44 0-2
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Missed 3:23 0-2
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Missed 12:38 0-2
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Missed 11:26 0-2
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Missed 8:24 0-2
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Missed 7:53 0-2
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Missed 7:06 0-2
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Missed 4:55 0-2
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Goal 2:00 0-2
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Missed 0:30 0-1
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Missed 18:22 0-1
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Missed 16:16 0-1
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Missed 15:21 0-1
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Missed 15:03 0-1
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Missed 13:41 0-1
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Missed 10:38 0-1
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Goal 10:10 0-1
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Missed 9:14 0-0
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Missed 8:58 0-0
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Penalty 6:32
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Missed 6:29 0-0
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Missed 5:11 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 1-2
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Period End 20:00 1-2
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Shot 19:57 1-2
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Face Off 19:52 1-2
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Stoppage 19:52 1-2
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Hit 19:33 1-2
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Blocked 19:22 1-2
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Giveaway 18:58 1-2
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Face Off 18:43 1-2
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Stoppage 18:43 1-2
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Giveaway 18:43 1-2
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Face Off 18:21 1-2
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Stoppage 18:21 1-2
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Giveaway 17:57 1-2
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Takeaway 17:39 1-2
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Face Off 17:22 1-2
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Goal 17:22 1-2
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Hit 17:15 0-2
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Shot 17:11 0-2
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Giveaway 17:00 0-2
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Takeaway 16:21 0-2
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Hit 16:12 0-2
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Shot 15:52 0-2
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Hit 15:34 0-2
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Hit 15:03 0-2
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Shot 14:37 0-2
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Missed 14:22 0-2
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Hit 14:18 0-2
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Giveaway 14:12 0-2
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Takeaway 14:09 0-2
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Takeaway 13:52 0-2
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Face Off 13:44 0-2
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Stoppage 13:44 0-2
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Shot 13:44 0-2
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Face Off 13:27 0-2
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Stoppage 13:27 0-2
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Shot 13:25 0-2
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Giveaway 13:11 0-2
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Hit 13:00 0-2
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Takeaway 12:56 0-2
Showing the last 40 of 370 events.
Team Stats
BUF
BOS
11
Blocked Shots
11
32
Hits
26
23
Takeaways
13
32
Shots
41
0
Power Play Goals
0
1
Power Play Opportunities
2
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
28
Faceoffs Won
35
44.4
Faceoff Win Percent
55.6
16
Giveaways
8
2
Total Penalties
1
4
Penalty Minutes
2
Head to Head
Injuries
Boston Bruins
- Matthew Poitras Day-To-Day
- James Hagens Day-To-Day
Buffalo Sabres
- Konsta Helenius Out
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
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