BUFFALO SABRES @ MINNESOTA WILD

(Updated around every 5 minutes)

Start Time: 8:07PM EST on Thursday October 23, 2008

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Sabres- 1

Wild- 0

SOG:

Buff- 9

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Scoring Summary:

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(15:00) STAFFORD; Roy, Vanek

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Buffalo Sabres Captain, and defenseman, Craig Rivet has apparently had arthroscopic knee surgery. The procedure was supposedly  taken place on Wednesday October 22, 2008.

The injury, which wasn't sustained during a game, gradually became worse as Rivet continued to play.

"It's something that needed to be done because it wasn't going to go away," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's been hobbling pretty good."

So far through 6 games, Rivet has 0 goals and 3 assists with his 1st season with the Sabres and his 14th career season.

Nathan Paetsch, who has been a healthy scratch in all six of the Sabres' games this year, will replace Rivet.

"It's an opportunity for Nathan to step in and get some quality playing time," Ruff said. "We just want to see him play solid defensively."