Lost in the euphoria of Buffalo's dramatic 4-3 home comeback win against the Bruins this past Sunday is the fact that there is still a Game 2 to play tonight. The Sabres snapped an NHL-record 14-season playoff drought to reach the Stanley Cup playoffs this season, and had not won a home playoff game since 2011. After overcoming a two-goal deficit in the final eight minutes to nip Boston, Buffalo's heads could still be in the clouds. The Bruins are far more playoff-tested. Boston is well balanced, ranking 12th in scoring and 14th defensively. Until the Sabres came up with their late goal flurry, one of which was an empty-netter, the Bruins had allowed only four goals during their previous three games. The Sabres have been a great story all season. But now the pressure is on them, a pressure they are not used to. A letdown from such an inexperienced playoff team would not be shocking. Take the Bruins.
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