WHAT: Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres WHERE: KeyBank Center WHEN: Tuesday, April 20, 6 p.m. ET TV: NBCSN (^Blacked out in local market: Boston) ON THE CALL: John Walton, AJ Mleczko LIVE STREAM: You can watch the Bruins-Sabres stream on NBC Sports’ live stream page and the NBC Sports app.
Florida PanthersRegan Smith competes in the Women’s 200 Meter Backstroke Heats at San Antonio on Day Three of the TYR Pro Swim Series at San Antonio on March 5, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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This offseason is going to be a critical one for the Sabres. Eichel has yet to demand a trade, but one has to imagine he’s pretty darn close to doing so. He is one of the NHL’s premier centers, yet hasn’t played in a postseason game yet. Eichel has not been shy about his hatred for losing, so it’s fair to question how much more losing he’ll be able to take.
Naturally, the Sabres dealt with injuries, too. But between a daunting lack of puck luck and the unique challenges of COVID, some big bounces went against them.
Columbus Blue JacketsBruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 7, 2021, in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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That level of commitment has garnered respect from opponents who have stayed on the ice after recent games to congratulate Marleau, as well as coaches and teammates.
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