Zach Benson Targeted by Slash in Game 6 Victory

Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson was the target of a violent slash from Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy during the team's Game 6 elimination victory. The incident, which occurred late in the contest, resulted in McAvoy's ejection. Reports indicate the slash was a retaliatory action following a slew-foot by Benson. The event occurred during the closing stages of the Sabres' successful playoff effort.