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Concerning reports reveal the Boston Bruins game against the Buffalo Sabres faces serious delays: Here's why


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Austin Sabourin
December 27, 2025  (5:21 PM)
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Earlier this morning, reports surfaced that the Bruins' flight to Western New York was delayed, initially leading to the belief that the team would completely cancel its morning practice. Given the timing and context, that raised concern.

Morning skates are part of the routine, especially for a team trying to snap a four-game losing streak. Any disruption naturally draws attention, even if the game itself remains unaffected.
As the situation developed, clarity followed. Rather than skipping the ice entirely, the Bruins made their way to Buffalo and held a brief optional workout at KeyBank Arena once they arrived.

Boston Bruins faced serious delays ahead of game vs Buffalo Sabres

Kevin Paul Dupont later clarified that the Bruins landed late but still made their way to the arena for the optional workout. Head coach Marco Sturm was also made available to the media afterward, signaling business as usual.
The game itself is not impacted. Puck drop remains scheduled for 7:08 pm, and the building is expected to be full. Buffalo enters the night riding a seven-game winning streak, adding urgency on Boston's side.
The Bruins, meanwhile, are 0-3-1 over their last four games. Routine matters when momentum is fragile, which is why even small disruptions feel amplified.
Head coach Marco Sturm is going back to Joonas Korpisalo tonight in nets for the Boston Bruins.
Personally this feels like a make or break for Joonas Korpisalo, who has been under the microscope by fans recently.
Tonight becomes another test, not just of execution, but of focus. The Bruins avoided a worst-case scenario, and now the task is simple.
Drop the puck, block out the noise, and find a way to respond.
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Concerning reports reveal the Boston Bruins game against the Buffalo Sabres faces serious delays: Here's why

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