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Sabres Upend Bruins

Vanek hat trick, Thibault shutout lift Buffalo

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Apr 6, 2008 2:25 AM CDT

(Newser) – Thomas Vanek scored three goals and Jocelyn Thibault shut out the Boston Bruins in his first start since Jan. 21 as the Buffalo Sabres ended their season with a 3-0 win last night. The victory came too late for the Sabres. It was their first... Read full story »

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