BREAKING: The Boston Bruins have arrived late in Buffalo ahead of their critical matchup against the Sabres after a delayed flight caused significant disruption. The team, which experienced a two-hour delay due to de-icing and heavy traffic, arrived at KeyBank Center at 12:15 p.m. today, missing their customary pre-game skate.
This unexpected setback poses a challenge as the Bruins look to bounce back from a disappointing four-game home losing streak (0-3-1). “We’ll be fine. We’ll try to pick up the schedule like a normal day,” said defenseman Charlie McAvoy. The team is set to face the Sabres tonight at 7:08 p.m. and is determined to regain their momentum.
The Bruins last played on Tuesday, where they suffered a troubling defeat against the Canadiens, allowing four goals in the third period. “The time off was good, everyone should be excited to come back,” McAvoy added, emphasizing the team’s focus on their goals for the second half of the season.
This season, teams were restricted from traveling until Saturday morning due to the NHL’s holiday break, which often leads to logistical challenges. Marco Sturm, an assistant coach, noted, “Mentally, it’s going to be a little bit of a challenge, that’s for sure.”
In a significant roster update, Joonas Korpisalo will return to the net for the Bruins, marking his first start since a tough performance in last Sunday’s loss to the Senators. The team is also dealing with injuries, as forward Tanner Jeannot is sidelined due to an undisclosed injury from the previous game.
Injured defensemen Jonathan Aspirot and Henri Jokiharju are traveling with the team, but their game status remains uncertain. “It’s gone from week-to-week to day-to-day,” Sturm stated, highlighting the gradual progress of the injured players.
As the Bruins prepare for tonight’s game, the urgency is palpable. Fans are eager to see if the team can turn the tide and snap their losing streak. With the season’s second half on the horizon, the stakes are higher than ever.
Stay tuned for updates as the game approaches!
