Andrew Raycroft maintains the Bruins can still upset the Sabres

In this episode of WEEI Afternoons, host Rich and co-hosts discuss the tense Game 7 matchup between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres, with former Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft joining as a guest. Raycroft reflects on the unpredictable nature of the series, emphasizing the Bruins' resilience and their need to play 50-55 minutes of strong hockey to overcome Buffalo’s occasional bursts of intensity. He praises the Bruins’ recent shift toward more shot volume and net-front pressure, especially on home ice, and dismisses concerns about the team’s home playoff environment, suggesting the crowd’s energy is more about anticipation than interference. Raycroft also defends Jeremy Swayman’s emotional outburst after a poor performance, calling it a normal release of frustration rather than a leadership issue. The conversation shifts to the Celtics’ collapse in Game 6, with hosts expressing shock at their lack of offensive execution and lineup adjustments, drawing comparisons to historic Boston sports choke jobs like the 2010 Bruins’ 3-0 comeback loss to the Flyers. They also highlight Adam Jones’ sharp statistical commentary, particularly the rare 1959 Lakers feat of losing two games by 30+ points and still winning the series, as a darkly humorous benchmark for the Celtics’ current predicament. Despite the gloom, the hosts remain hopeful for a dramatic turnaround in Game 7.