Before we give the Sabres their due flowers, let's not get it twisted: The Bruins deserved all the "boo" that rained down at TD Garden Sunday when they left the ice after the first period.

Bruins head coach Marco Sturm left frustrated and embarrassed after a 6-1 Game 4 loss to the Sabres, with Boston down 3-1 in the series.

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The Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins meet Sunday for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series, with Buffalo holding a 2–1 lead after a strong Game 3 performance. MORE: ESPN shares NHL star rankings with surprising Connor McDavid landing

The Boston Bruins are on the brink of elimination after a 6-1 rout against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday. Defenseman Charlie McAvoy didn't sugarcoat how he thinks he and his team should feel after the crushing loss.

What started as a simple childhood tradition has grown into a full-blown Buffalo shrine — and a family legacy built piece by piece over decades.

Buffalo’s breakthrough against one of the league’s hottest goalies could redefine the entire series.