The Buffalo Sabres are set to face off against the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the first round on Tuesday night. The Sabres are certainly entering this contest with momentum on their side, as they beat the Bruins in Game 1 with a great third-period comeback win.
Now, the Sabres have a golden opportunity for Game 2 that they absolutely must seize.
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If the Sabres defeat the Bruins in Game 2, they would have a commanding 2-0 series lead before they head to TD Garden for Games 3 and 4. This would put them in a fantastic spot and put them in complete control of the series.
However, if the Sabres end up losing Game 2 on home ice, it would put them in a tougher situation, as they would be tied in the series 1-1 before heading to Boston. This would not be ideal, as the Bruins had far more success at home this season. Their 29-11-1 home record this campaign effectively demonstrates this.
It will now be interesting to see if the Sabres can win Game 2 over the Bruins from here. If the Sabres play like how they did in Game 1 vs. the Original Six club, they will undoubtedly have a good shot at winning Game 2.
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