Bruins strive to beat Sabres for second time this season

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This week has been a tale of two games for the Boston Bruins.

First-year coach Marco Sturm's team was embarrassed Monday in a 7-2 loss at the Ottawa Senators before overcoming a slow start the next night by scoring the final five goals to defeat the New York Islanders 5-2.

The Bruins look to continue on the right track on Thursday when they entertain the At