"Patrick Kaleta's ability to agitate opponents has been limited this season. The NHL and its referees have put the shackles on his shenanigans, with penalties and suspensions subduing his aggressive style.

The Buffalo Sabres' forward finally had some old-fashioned fun Wednesday. So did his high-scoring teammates.

Kaleta challenged and fought Milan Lucic, pushed Zdeno Chara into Boston goaltender Tim Thomas, had a late run-in with three Bruins skaters and, for good measure, scored during Buffalo's convincing 6-0 victory over the rival Bruins.

It was one of the better games of the season for Buffalo, which ran its unbeaten streak to five straight (4-0-1) and improved to 5-0-4 in the last nine in First Niagara Center. The Sabres haven't lost in regulation downtown since Dec. 10. They are home for three more games, starting with Friday's visit by the Dallas Stars."