In a decisive Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round, the Buffalo Sabres overwhelmed the Boston Bruins with a 6-1 victory at TD Garden. The Sabres scored four goals in the first period, with Peyton Krebs, Josh Doan, and Zach Benson contributing to a stunning start. Bruins forward David Pastrnak, who signed an eight-year, $90 million contract, expressed his frustration postgame, labeling the performance 'unacceptable' and emphasizing the importance of the first period in playoff games. Teammate Charlie McAvoy echoed these sentiments, suggesting that the team may have underestimated the challenge. Head coach Marco Sturm criticized the team's lack of energy and called for a wake-up call as they prepare for Game 5 in Buffalo. The Sabres are on the brink of advancing past the opening round for the first time since the 2006-07 season, while the Bruins are facing potential elimination for the third time in four playoff appearances.