Streaking Blues to test Sabres' improving defense

The streaking St. Louis Blues will try to extend their point streak to 10 games Thursday when they visit the Buffalo Sabres.

The Blues (43-20-10, 96 points) are 8-0-1 in their last nine games, and entered Wednesday's games tied for second place in the Central Division and home-ice advantage for afirst-round playoff series.

The Sabres (27-37-11, 65 points) got goals Tuesday from five different players in snapping a three