Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka both scored hat tricks as Buffalo’s top-line wingers led the charge back from an early deficit to beat the Bruins 7-2 in opening a four-game homestand at KeyBank Center.

If the Bruins, desperate as they are for every point, can’t manage a better showing against the last-place Buffalo Sabres than they put forth on Tuesday, it’s hard to picture them making much ...