Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - Patrik Elias tied the game late in regulation
and scored in the shootout, as the New Jersey Devils snapped a six-game losing
streak with a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Buffalo Sabres at Prudential
Center.
Brian Flynn's first NHL goal gave the Sabres a 2-0 lead midway through the
third period.
New Jersey fought back, however, and pulled even just as goaltender Johan
Hedberg went to the bench for an extra skater. Buffalo's Jhonas Enroth kicked
out David Clarkson's long shot, but Elias buried the rebound with 1:06
remaining.
Enroth, making his first start since Feb. 5, was injured on the tying goal.
Ryan Miller took over between the pipes and Clarkson beat him with a
backhander to begin the second round of the shootout. After Buffalo captain
Jason Pominville missed the net, Elias sealed it with a great deke to the
forehand.
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