Pavel Zacha Wants Bruins To Be 'More Aggressive' In Game 2 Against Sabres originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Boston Bruins want to be more aggressive in Game 2 against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.Boston is coming off a stunning 4-3 loss to the Sabres in Game 1, in a game that the Bruins allowed four-straight goals in the third period, before David Pastrnak scored with seconds left to make it 4-3.Ahead of a pivotal Game 2, Bruins forward Pavel Zacha said he and the team have to be more aggressive on the forecheck.“I think we weren’t as aggressive on the forecheck,” Zacha said ahead of Tuesday’s game.
“I think that’s something we’ve talked about as a line, that we have to go be more aggressive, win our puck battles there. I think we tried to defend a little bit too much.“There are always ups and downs, so it’s nice to have that comfortability to talk to your teammates. Especially your linemates – we watched the video together, kind of talked what can we do better.
That’s how we figure out the approach for us as a line for the next game. I think that’s important to be on the same page. Experience the first game and go from there.”Zacha recorded an assist and has 17:02 of ice time in Game 1 as he centered the second line with Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson.Arvidsson, meanwhile, is eager to turn the page to Game 2 and even up the series."It is a new game today,” Arviddson said.
“Just gotta forget about it and learn from it. New game today, and we’ve got to be ready for that and be excited for the challenge.”Puck drop for Game 2 is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday.More NHL: Bruins Preparing For 'Long Series' After Stunning Game 1 Loss