Tlusty later added an empty-netter to seal the win.

WSJ: Tlusty leads Hurricanes over Devils 4-2

Gonchar's second goal of the season came on a blast from the point to make it 4-3, and Guillaume Latendresse added an empty-net goal to seal the win.

WSJ: Senators score 4 in 3rd, rally past Islanders

The call stood and Vanek threw in an empty-netter to give the Sabres their second straight win over Pittsburgh and a second win over an Eastern Conference contender in the past week.

WSJ: Vanek powers Sabres by Penguins 4-2