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Habs Eliminate Sabres

Buffalo's playoff hopes come to an end

By Jamie Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 3, 2008 9:48 PM CDT

(Newser) – Bryan Smolinski scored twice, Carey Price came within 8:30 of posting his second straight shutout, and the Montreal Canadiens beat Buffalo 3-1 on Thursday night, eliminating the Sabres from the playoff race. Chris Higgins also scored for Montreal, which is tied with Pittsburgh atop... Read full story »

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