Topic: Matt Ellis

Having locked up a playoff spot, the Chicago Blackhawks next try to move up the Central Division standings on Friday evening when they visit the lowly Buffalo Sabres.

Christian Ehrhoff had a goal and two assists Saturday and the Buffalo Sabres beat Columbus 5-2 to snap the Blue Jackets' club-record eight-game winning streak.

Marco Scandella touched off a three-goal Minnesota second period Thursday and the Wild went on to end a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 decision over Buffalo.

Matt Moulson's tip-in of a Christian Ehrhoff shot in the third period Tuesday provided the difference in the Buffalo Sabres' 4-2 comeback win over Winnipeg.

Jason Pominville scored the game's final goal with 5:47 left in the second period Friday and the Buffalo Sabres held on from there to defeat Toronto 3-2.

Christian Ehrhoff highlighted a big first period with the eventual game-winning goal Monday, powering the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 victory over Washington.

Jhonas Enroth remained unbeaten in five starts this season by making 36 saves Friday and leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-1 win over Ottawa.

Derek Roy started a streak of five straight Buffalo goals Friday, carrying the Sabres to a 5-2 victory over Toronto.

Thomas Vanek had two goals and an assist and Mikael Tellqvist stopped 34 shots Saturday in the Buffalo Sabres' 6-1 win over Boston.

Buffalo's Jason Pominville scored twice and the Sabres whipped Carolina 5-1 Thursday, ending the Hurricanes' nine-game win streak.