The Sabres are making a goaltending switch for Game 3 against the Bruins. This decision follows a rough performance from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who was pulled in Game 2.
As of early Tuesday, the series is tied 1-1. The Bruins won Game 2 with a score of 4-2 after losing Game 1 by a narrow margin of 4-3.
The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. Alex Lyon will start in goal for Buffalo, stepping in for Luukkonen.
Lyon has a goals-against average of 2.77 and a save percentage of .907 this season. His performance will be crucial as the Sabres look to regain momentum.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with five points in these playoffs. He emphasized the importance of focusing on their own game, stating, “We have to focus on us, and we know what gives us success.”
The Bruins had an impressive home record of 29-11 during the regular season. Their confidence is bolstered by this statistic as they prepare for Game 3.
Hockey betting odds reflect this confidence, with the money line set at -118 for the Bruins and +102 for the Sabres. The over/under goals for this game is set at six.
Observers are keen to see how Lyon performs under pressure and whether he can provide the stability needed for Buffalo to take control of the series.