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Vanek scores on PP in waning moments of 3rd to back Miller and propel Sabres

Associated Press

Thursday, October 8, 2009

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- As long as the Phoenix Coyotes kept taking penalties, the Buffalo Sabres weren't going to get frustrated about being unable to solve goalie Jason LaBarbera. Thomas Vanek snapped a late third-period tie with a power-play goal, and Ryan Miller made 23 saves to help the Sabres to a 2-1 victory over the Coyotes on Thursday night. Vanek cashed in on Buffalo's seventh power-play opportunity with 3:53 to go after defenseman Jim Vandermeer was sent off for cross-checking him behind th ...

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