David Pastrnak scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday night. The goal was scored at 9:14 of overtime.
What happened?
The Sabres got on the board first with a power play goal from Rasmus Dahlin at 3:35 of the first period.
The Bruins tied the game in the second period with a goal from Elias Lindholm at 9:24.
Why it matters for David Pastrnak
David Pastrnak's goal was his second of the series and it kept the Bruins' season alive.
The Bruins outshot the Sabres 9-8 in the third period but neither team could score, sending the game into overtime.
What comes next?
The Bruins and Sabres will play Game 6 of the series at TD Garden on Friday night.
The Bruins' goalie Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves on 26 shot attempts, while the Sabres' goalie Alex Lyon made 27 saves on 29 attempts.
And the series will continue with the Bruins looking to build on their momentum from the Game 5 win.
But the Sabres will be looking to bounce back and take the lead in the series.
So the stage is set for an exciting Game 6.
The Bruins' win in Game 5 was a crucial one, as it extended the series and gave them a chance to come back.
David Pastrnak's goal was the difference-maker in the game, and it will be remembered as a key moment in the series.
The game was played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y., and the Bruins' win was a big one on the road.
The final score was 2-1 in favor of the Bruins, and the game was decided in overtime.