Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 to reach second round as McAvoy ejected for slash
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 01:57 UTC
- Sources: ESPN
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins 4‑1 in Game 6, capturing their first playoff series win since 2007 and advancing to the second round. In the same match, Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was ejected after delivering a violent slash to forward Zach Benson, a detail emphasized by ESPN. The reports together highlight both the Sabres’ historic victory and the controversial incident.