The Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers Saturday night 4-2 to move into 7th place in the Eastern Conference. The loss was costly as starter goaltender Ryan Miller will be out indefinitely with an high ankle injury. The early prognosis has Miller sidelined for 5-6 weeks.
Updated Eastern Conference Standings ( 5-10 )
5. Montreal | 60GP | 69 PTS |
6. Florida | 59 GP | 68 PTS |
7. Buffalo | 60 GP | 68 PTS |
8. NY Rangers | 60 GP | 68 PTS |
9. Carolina | 60 GP | 65 PTS |
10. Pittsburgh | 60 GP | 64 PTS