This could be the most evenly matched playoff series this year. The Sabres would have the advantage but they are potentially missing three top six forwards. Without that primary scoring they may have trouble finding offence against Tuukka Rask. Although they do have Vezina trophy favorite Ryan Miller in net for them so it will be hard for the Bruins to gain a goal advantage. Both teams have injuries to their star players so this game will come down to secondary scoring.
As far as secondary scoring goes the Sabres have the advantage scoring 35 more goals then the Bruins this season. Although they are still faced with injuries they still have point producers Derek Roy and Thomas Vanek who can easily put up big numbers. Both these players have some playoff experience and will be looking to come back into the playoffs hard.
Rask does not have any playoff experience but the rest of the Bruins were all part of a strong team that destroyed Montreal in the playoffs last season. The Bruin’s have the ability to overtake the Sabres but it all depends if they can break into a win streak which is unlikely.
The Bruins defence is anchored on Zdeno Chara and can be effective in stopping the Sabres. The Bruins also have veteran Marc Recchi.
The Bruins only had one scorer get over 20 goals this season. The Sabres have what it takes to get out of the first round this year and will beat the bruins.
