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Crosby, Malkin lead Penguins against Sabres

Dec 8, 2008 - 3:31 PM Buffalo (12-11-3) at Pittsburgh (15-7-4), 7:30 pm EST

PITTSBURGH (Ticker) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins' high-scoring duo of captain Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin once again will be the focal point against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.

Crosby is currently on a six-game point streak and has 40 on the season - second to Malkin's league-leading 43 points. No other player has more than 35.

The 21-year-old Crosby has six goals and eight points over his current streak, but the Penguins have posted just three wins over that stretch (3-2-1).

Malkin had a goal and set up another Saturday, but Pittsburgh still suffered a 3-2 setback to the Ottawa Senators. The Penguins, however, have not lost back-to-back games since October.

The Sabres have struggled offensively this season, producing just 70 goals despite Thomas Vanek being tied for the league lead with 19.

Vanek scored again Saturday as Buffalo finally found some offense, pulling out a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Sabres had scored just three goals in their previous three contests - all losses.