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Its a really innocent, simple play, but those make a big difference." Milan Lucic, who returned to the Boston lineup on Thursday after missing 14 games with a broken finger, scored his first of the season. Paul Gaustad tallied for Buffalo, which has lost two straight. Buffalo outshot Boston 15-6 in the third period and had several good chances to take a lead against goalie Tuukka Rask, who made his third straight start. Rask stopped 25 shots, including a point-blank save on Thomas Vanek three minutes into the third, and a blocker stop on Jochen&nbbsp;Hechts snap shot from the left circle with about 4 minutes remaining. <a href=http://www.authentickansascitychiefsjersey.com/dwayne-bowe-jerseys/kansas-city-chiefs-dwayne-bowe-82-red-replica-jersey.html>Replica Dwayne Bowe Jersey</a>. "Every game, (Rask) has gotten better and better," Boston coach Claude Julien said. "Were in real good shape there, when youve got a young goalie like him coming up big for us." Miller made 24 saves, including 14 in the second period. Gaustad opened the scoring 4:20 into the first period, parking himself in the slot and tipping in Jason Pominvilles shot from the blue line. It just wasnt enough offence. "We got as many shots as we could," Gaustad said. "Some of them didnt go in." Lucic converted a 2-on-1, give-and-go with Byron Bitz midway through the second period to tie the game. Bitz delivered a perfect cross-ice pass to Lucic, who was charging in from the left. "Im relieved. It took a little longer than I hoped (to score the first goal)," Lucic said. "We cant be satisfied with what weve done these last few games. We have to keep pushing forward and wanting it more." Buffalo played most of the game without Drew Stafford, who is tied for the team lead with six goals. He skated off gingerly midway through the first period and didnt return. Ruff described Staffords injury as a lower body bone bruise, and said the winger would miss Saturdays game at Ottawa. NOTES: Buffalo and Boston have played only four games apiece against Northeast Division opponents. ... The Sabres had won four straight at home against the Bruins. ... Buffalo D Toni Lydman played in his first game since Oct. 21. ... Rasks starting streak is the longest of his 13-game NHL career. ... Boston is halfway through its four-game road trip, which continues with games at St. Louis and Minnesota on Monday and Wednesday. ' ' '