Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle (83) shoots the puck as he falls while Sabres Christian Ehrhoff (10) Mike Weber (6) Linus Omark (17) and Ryan Miller (30) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
Toronto Maple Leafs' Phil Kessel, right, celebrates his goal with James van Riemsdyk during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Mark Blinch)