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Ottawa Senators goalie Alex Auld makes a save on a shot by Buffalo Sabres' Derek Roy (9) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 

Sabres Win Third Straight

Derek Roy had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres avoided blowing a three-goal lead to beat the slumping road-weary Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Tuesday night.

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