Bruins Top Devils, Eye Sabres Showdown

The Bruins grind out a gritty win over the Devils, locking in a first-round clash with the surging Sabres that has front offices buzzing. Boston's depth players stepped up in ways that quieted the doubters from training camp, proving this group's got the grit for a deep run. With playoff positioning on the line, this matchup tests whether the Bruins' veteran savvy can outmuscle Buffalo's young guns in a series that could define both teams' springs.