NHL: Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 3

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Thomas Vanek got his league-leading 20th goal of the season Monday, helping the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Vanek, Ales Kotalik and Daniel Paille scored the final three goals of the game for the Sabres. Derek Roy also scored for Buffalo and Ryan Miller made 29 saves.

Ruslan Fedotenko had two goals for the Penguins, who have lost three of four. Kris Letang also scored for Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh goalie Dany Sabourin blocked 25 shots.

The Sabres trailed 3-1 before scoring three goals in a row.