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Sabres fall in overtime; face Carolina next

‘"We had the lead twice within the last nine minutes of the game and just gave it up," Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek said. "We could’ve had two points, but at this time of the year we’ll take the point and try to get two [today]."’

Unable to practice, Miller stays in Buffalo

‘"Just the fact it turned out he wasn’t going to practice [Saturday], so we just felt we wouldn’t bring him along," Ruff said. "He’s still moving forward. Actually, he’s doing well."’

Ovechkin goal lifts Capitals over Buffalo 5-4

‘“We didn’t get the start we wanted, but I thought after that we worked hard, battled hard and got back in the game,” Ruff said. “Once we got by that (opening) segment of hockey, we were good again.”’

Washington 5, Buffalo 4 (OT)

‘”There were some really funny goals by both teams today,” said Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff. “But our defensemen kept getting caught cheating offensively and that will hurt you against a team like Washington.”‘

Capitals Survive 5-4 Over Sabres In OT

‘The Sabres had 3 shots in the overtime period, but the Capitals only shot would be the difference. Ovechkin’s shot first went off of Pominville’s stick and Andrej Sekera’s skate before getting by Enroth.’

The aftermath: Capitals 5, Sabres 4 (OT)

‘Twice in the final nine minutes of regulation, the Sabres took a one-goal lead with a power-play goal. On each occasion, Washington scored the tying goal with the extra man.’