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Foligno’s first is huge in Sabres triumph

‘”It was better timing than anything. Hard work paid off there,” said Foligno, who has 14 goals this year in Rochester. “I got a lucky bounce and I was really happy to tie the game up for the guys and really happy to contribute. I was hoping I could score. Whenever you could contribute like that, it’s huge.”‘

More injuries thin out forward ranks

‘Vanek has an undisclosed upper-body injury in the wake of the crunching check he took late in Thursday’s game from Boston defenseman Johnny Boychuk. He missed practice here Friday and did no workouts Saturday as well. Ruff had been saying Vanek was day to day but admitted after Saturday’s win that the team’s second-leading goal scorer might miss a few games.’

Buffalo 4, Ottawa 3 (SO)

‘But Foligno, who was recalled from Rochester (AHL) on Friday, tied the game with 5:54 to go. Foligno threw the puck on net from the left corner and it deflected off Daniel Alfredsson and over Bishop’s shoulder. It was Foligno’s first NHL goal in his second game.’

Sabres Down Senators 4-3 In Shootout

‘Miller stopped the first two shooters that he faced in the shootout, while Bishop stopped Brad Boyes but Pominville scored to give Buffalo a lead. Daniel Alfredsson answered to keep the game going, but Ennis’ shootout goal was the game winner and gave Buffalo a 4-3 win.’

Sabres 4, Senators 3 (SO)

‘“It was just one of those where it was better timing than anything,” said Foligno. “Hard work paid off there and I got a lucky bounce. I was really happy to tie the game up for the guys. I just really wanted to contribute tonight. I was hoping I’d score tonight. When you contribute like that it’s huge.”’