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April 22, 2026

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The Buffalo Sabres lost Game 2 of their playoff series against the Boston Bruins 4-2, evening the series at one game apiece. According to 7News Boston, Viktor Arvidsson scored twice for the Bruins, with Pavel Zacha also contributing a goal.

The Sabres initially opened the scoring in their first playoff game since 2011 with a thrilling come-from-behind victory, but struggled in Game 2, facing scrutiny over their goaltending performance. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was pulled after allowing four goals, with Alex Lyon finishing the game in net.

Daily Faceoff highlights Luukkonen's struggles, pointing out that he was handcuffed by a long shot from Morgan Geekie, which added to the crowd's frustration. Additionally, the atmosphere was electrified by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who made a memorable appearance at the game, energizing fans with a drum performance and a beer chug, as reported by Fox News.

The Sabres need to address their goaltending concerns and capitalize on the support from their fans as they head to Boston for Game 3 on Thursday night.

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