Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) carries the puck into the zone during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Boston Bruins center Morgan Geekie (39) is stopped by Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Boston Bruins left wing Cole Koepke (45) collides with Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the crease during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (11) is chased by Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (11) and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)