Sabres edge Bruins in Game 3, take lead in Eastern 1st Round

The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins 3-1 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round at TD Garden on Thursday, taking a 2-1 series lead. Alex Tuch scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, while Bowen Byram and Noah Ostlund each contributed a goal and an assist. Goaltender Alex Lyon made 24 saves in his first start of the series, with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. ET.