Buffalo Sabres center Nathan Gerbe, left, who was called up from the Portland Pirates on Tuesday, celebrates Sabres defenseman Steve Montador’s goal in front of Washington Capitals goalie Jose Theodore, center, and Capitals defenseman Tom Poti during the first period of their game in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday. Gerbe drew an assist on the goal, and later netted his first NHL tally, to help Buffalo to a 3-0 shutout win. (AP WIREPHOTO)