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Patrick Kaleta scores on Cam Ward in Buffalo. (AP Images)

The Buffalo Sabres did their best impersonation of the Harlem Globetrotters on Friday night, scoring at will against Carolina.

On their first seven shots, the Sabres fired four goals past Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward en route to a 7-1 romp in Buffalo, N.Y. Derek Roy led the attack with two goals and an assist as the Sabres ended a four-game losing streak. They’re now just two points behind Philadelphia for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Adam Mair had a goal and two assists as the Sabres paid -130 on the puckline (meaning a winning hockey bet of $130 would net $100). The betting total went over 6.5 goals in a fight-filled contest that featured 20 penalties and 81 total penalty minutes.

The loss ended a five-game winning streak by Carolina.

In other NHL action on Friday:

Florida 3, New York Rangers 2: The underdog Panthers handed the visiting Rangers a costly loss thanks to a power-play goal by Olli Jokinen. The Panthers have won six straight while the Rangers’ points streak ended at 13 games. Florida paid +115.

Chicago 6, Columbus 3: Rookie sniper Patrick Kane netted the winning goal when he scored his 17th of the season at the 12-minute mark of the second period. The Blackhawks paid +110 for the road win.

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