Buffalo Sabres Injury Problems Pile Up

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Sabres centers Tim Connolly and Adam Mair are out indefinitely, marking the latest blow to a once-dominant team that has struggled to start the season.

Coach Lindy Ruff says both will be out after Connolly strained his abdomen and Mair sprained his right ankle in a 2-0 loss at Montreal.

Mair did not return after he was hurt in the second period. Connolly continued playing after he was hurt early in the third period, but Ruff said the injury worsened after the team returned home.

Connolly has been Buffalo's most consistent forward, and was tied for team lead with 12 points in 13 games. Mair has two goals and one assist in 13 games.

The Sabres, who host Boston on Wednesday, have lost three straight and are tied for 12th in the Eastern Conference standings.