The Bruins defense made a statement in Boston’s 3-1 win over the Sabres on Saturday night.
Jeremy Swayman did his part, stopping 21 of the 22 shots he faced, but the defense in front of him stole the show, holding Buffalo to just one shot on goal in the entire first period.
For the Bruins, a 3-0 start to the season wasn’t something many expected. After shipping away valuable assets and letting others walk over the last year, it seemed the 2025-26 Bruins were poised for something of a retooling year. And while that still could turn out to be true, for the first week of the season Boston has been one of the best teams in the NHL.