BOSTON — Morgan Geekie netted a late power-play goal with just 1:45 remaining in the game, leading the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday evening. This defeat extended Buffalo’s current losing streak to 13 games.

Charlie Coyle opened the scoring for Boston in the first period, while Brad Marchand sealed the deal with an empty-net goal. The Bruins improved their record to 10 wins, 4 losses, and 1 overtime loss under interim coach Joe Sacco.

JJ Peterka provided the only goal for Buffalo, which is experiencing its worst stretch since an infamous 18-game losing streak (0-15-3) in 2021. The Sabres have been unable to secure a win since their last triumph against San Jose on November 23.

With time running out on a power play, Geekie executed a precise one-timer from the slot, clinching the game for Boston. Coyle had just exited the penalty box after serving a minor for hooking and received a clearing pass from Nikita Zadorov before going on a breakaway. Although goalie James Reimer managed to stop Coyle’s initial shot with his skate, Coyle, while down, was able to poke the puck into the net. Reimer made a total of 16 saves throughout the match.

Late in the second period, Peterka managed to level the score at 1-1 with a wrist shot that found the back of the net just above the right shoulder of goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, who recorded 19 saves on the night.

**Key Takeaways**: Despite a prior loss at home to Toronto, the Sabres displayed resilience, asserting themselves against the Bruins for significant portions of the game, especially during the second period. The Bruins, fresh off a five-game road trip where they finished with a record of 2-2-1, faced a more advantageous opponent after a day off, but still slipped into a sluggish rhythm that has plagued their season, only to recover in the end.

**Key Moment**: A pivotal point in the match occurred when an initial goal by Boston was disallowed following a review, which confirmed that David Pastrnak was offside during Geekie’s earlier score in the third period.

**Key Stat**: Neither team managed to record double-digit shots on goal in any of the game’s periods.

Looking ahead, the Sabres will travel to face the Islanders on Monday, while the Bruins will host the Capitals on the same night.