TORONTO, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Thomas Vanek scored two goals Thursday night to lead the Buffalo Sabres over Toronto, 8-4, for the Maple Leafs' seventh straight loss.
Jason Pominville, Brian Campbell, Jochen Hecht and Jay McKee all had a goal and an assist; and Ryan Miller made 33 saves for the Sabres (31-15-3), who have won two straight after a two-game slide.
Alex Steen scored twice; Alexander Khavanov and Alexei Ponikarovsky added goals; and both Kyle Wellwood and Mats Sundin had two assists for the Maple Leafs (24-22-3).
Toronto's longest losing streak was a 10-game skid during the 1966-67 season, which was the last season the Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup. It is the first time Toronto has dropped seven games in row since Jan. 3-20, 1997.
Starting goalie Ed Belfour was pulled after allowing four goals on 16 shots. Mikael Tellqvist replaced him and stopped 12 of the 15 shots he faced.
