Oct 4, 2018; Buffalo, NY, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 4, 2018; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton (40) makes a save during the first period against the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 4, 2018; Buffalo, NY, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates up ice with the puck during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 4, 2018; Buffalo, NY, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) poke checks the puck away from Buffalo Sabres left wing Conor Sheary (43) during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 4, 2018; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) jumps to avoid a shot as Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a pad save during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 4, 2018; Buffalo, NY: Boston Bruins forward Ryan Donato during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. (Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports)

Oct 4, 2018; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton (40) gets a drink of water during a stoppage in play during the third period against the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 4, 2018; Buffalo, NY, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) looks to block a pass by Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 4, 2018; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe (19) reacts after blocking a shot during the third period against the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 4, 2018; Buffalo, NY, USA; Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) scores an empty net goal during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports