Final
Saturday, January 5, 2019 · TD Garden
Game analysis
Bruins beat Sabres 2–1
- D. Backes scored the game-winner at 2:00 of the second.
- The Bruins scored first and led the rest of the way.
- T. Rask stopped 31 of 32 shots (.969) for the win.
- L. Ullmark kept the Sabres in it with 39 saves (.951).
- The Bruins controlled play, outshooting the Sabres 41–32.
Three stars
Scoring summary
1st
- 10:10BOSC. WagnerAssists: N. Acciari0–1
3rd
- 17:22BUFR. Ristolainen1–2
Team stats
| BUF | Stat | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Shots | 41 |
| 44.4% | Faceoff % | 55.6% |
| 0/1 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 4 | PIM | 2 |
| 32 | Hits | 26 |
| 11 | Blocked | 11 |
| 16 | Giveaways | 8 |
| 23 | Takeaways | 13 |
Sabres at Bruins recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
Highlights & analysis
The NHL’s own recap, then highlights and breakdowns from club and media channels.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice