Bruins Rally Past Sabres, Win 4-3 in Overtime on Khusnutdinov’s Goal at TD Garden

Boston erases a two-goal third-period deficit before ending it early in overtime

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins scored three unanswered goals from the late first period through the second, then recovered after a Buffalo comeback to beat the Sabres 4-3 in overtime at TD Garden on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

Marat Khusnutdinov ended the game 2:07 into overtime with an unassisted goal on an odd-man rush, finishing the winning play from the right circle after a turnover in Buffalo’s offensive zone helped spring Boston the other way.

How the scoring unfolded

• Boston opened a 2-0 lead in the first period on a power-play goal by Morgan Geekie at 13:07 and an unassisted goal by David Pastrnak at 15:07.

• Buffalo got on the board late in the second period with a power-play goal from defenseman Rasmus Dahlin at 16:01, cutting the lead to 2-1.

• Boston restored a two-goal cushion when Mark Kastelic scored at 19:39 of the second period, making it 3-1 heading into intermission.

• Buffalo rallied in the third: Josh Doan scored at 7:00 to make it 3-2, and Alex Tuch tied the game 3-3 at 14:25.

Goaltending and game flow

Boston goaltender Joonas Korpisalo finished with 37 saves, including a high-volume first period in which Buffalo generated sustained pressure and outshot Boston. Buffalo goalie Alex Lyon stopped 18 shots.

The matchup became a contrast in phases: Buffalo’s early shot volume and late push produced three goals, while Boston capitalized on key moments, including a first-period power play and a late second-period goal that maintained a two-goal margin entering the third.

Injury concern for Boston

Bruins center Elias Lindholm did not return after leaving in the second period following a collision near center ice. He was helped off the ice, and no immediate update was provided in the aftermath of the game.

Final score: Bruins 4, Sabres 3 (OT). Overtime goal: Khusnutdinov at 2:07.

What it meant in context

The result extended Buffalo’s run of overtime setbacks at the time, while Boston added another one-goal win in a stretch that featured frequent tight finishes. The teams’ special teams also shaped the outcome: Boston scored once on the power play, and Buffalo’s second-period power-play goal helped fuel its comeback attempt.