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Short Take Sports
NHL finally releases schedule
Sabres/Bruins will be 7:30 Sunday. My prediction: Sabres in 5. That allow Buffalo to win it on home ice. https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/playoffs/2026-stanley-cup-playoffs-first-round-schedule-television-results
Bruins youngster benefits from Zadorov’s mentorship
Marat Khusnutdinov has adapted to life in the NHL thanks to strong mentorship.
https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2026/04/16/marat-khusnutdin…
Goaltending wasn’t as big a problem as defense
Ukko Pekka-Luukkonen has paid his dues, grinding through the minors and maturing as a goalie taking major benefit from solid defense in front of him. https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/grinding-in-minors-and-paying-dues-molded-sabres-ukko-pekka-luukkonen-into-special-nhl-goalie/
