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Buffalo, NY (Sports Network) - Thomas Vanek scored a pair of third-period
goals, including one with 1.9 seconds left, and Jason Pominville scored the
deciding goal in the shootout to lift the Buffalo Sabres over the Montreal
Canadiens, 5-4.
Vanek also scored in the first round of the shootout for the Sabres, who
avenged a 6-1 loss to Montreal last Saturday. Tyler Ennis added a goal and two
assists, while Steve Ott had a goal and an assist.
Ryan Miller made 28 saves for Buffalo, which snapped a three-game skid.
Tomas Plekanec scored a pair of goals for the Canadiens, who have lost two
straight since a two-game win streak. Brendan Gallagher and P.K. Subban also
lit the lamp.
Peter Budaj stopped 36-of-40 shots in defeat.
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