Bruins get molly whopped at home, go down 2-1 on series against Sabres

The WEEI Afternoons team, Christian Arcand and Ted Johnson, break down the Bruins' disappointing 2-1 series loss at home to the Sabres in Game 3 of their playoff series. They express disbelief and frustration over the Bruins' lack of intensity, poor defensive play in their own zone, and inability to generate momentum despite strong regular-season home performance. The hosts highlight the team's recurring issues with puck management, sluggish forechecking, and lack of physical edge, particularly criticizing the blue line and the underperformance of key forwards like Pasternak and Lindholm. They contrast the Bruins' struggles with Buffalo’s disciplined puck possession and physicality, noting that the Sabres exploited Boston’s weaknesses in the defensive zone. The discussion also touches on broader concerns about Boston sports teams losing their home-field dominance, with the Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins all failing to win at home recently. The hosts speculate that pressure, inexperience, or a lack of mental toughness may be affecting the current roster, while expressing cautious hope that the Bruins will rebound in Game 4 with a more aggressive, physical approach. The segment ends with a preview of the Celtics’ upcoming road game in Philadelphia, where home-court advantage is not in play.