The lead lasted all of 55 seconds. The B’s top line got hemmed in its own end for much of the shift and, after it finally pushed it out of the zone, the players got caught in a change. On a Sabre 4-on-3, Matt Poitras got lost out high and Dylan Cozens connected with the wide-open trailer Thompson, who ripped a slapper past Swayman.

The Boston Bruins return to the ice on Jan. 28 to face the Buffalo Sabres. They will look to stay hot after winning each of their last two contests. View the original article to see embedded media. For this matchup against the Sabres,