Sabres end skid at eight

Jeff Skinner had two goals and three assists as the Buffalo Sabres snapped an eightgame losing streak Tuesday night with a 7- 2 victory against the Canadiens in Montreal.

Buffalo jumped out to a 30 lead in the first 2:13, the second-fastest three goals to begin a game in franchise history.

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Toronto placed defenseman Morgan Rielly on longterm injured reserve with a knee injury sustained Monday in a loss to the Islanders.