Red Wings Rediscover Confidence with Fischer's Performance

In the second period, Christian Fischer kneeled to help the Detroit Red Wings snap a seven-game losing streak.

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Fischer staggered to the ice but twisted and sent the puck past Buffalo goalkeeper Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

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The Sabres beat the Red Wings 7-3 Tuesday.

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