San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic has broken the NHL shot-blocking record, surpassing the mark set by Mark Giordano. Vlasic's third blocked shot Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres was No.

The Sabres (24-30-6) are coming off a rough beating, 6-2, at the hands of the San Jose Sharks. After four straight losses, they are firmly dead last in the Atlantic Division — and the Eastern Conference — and have serious work to do if they hope to contend for the postseason,

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic has broken the NHL shot-blocking record, surpassing the mark set by Mark Giordano.

The San Jose Sharks faced the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night ahead of the NHL trade deadline. They already made their big trade, sending Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci to the Dallas Stars for a first and third-round pick.

William Eklund, Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli and Timothy Liljegren each had a goal and an assist for the San Jose Sharks in a 6-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Tuesday. Shakir Mukhamadullin and Jake Walman each had two assists,

JJ Peterka and Tage Thompson scored in the loss.

The Sabres (24-30-5) have lost four in a row and five of their last seven. The Sharks (17-37-9), who were also playing their second game in as many nights, have a two-game win streak, and they are 7-24-4 since they last won three in a row.

The Buffalo Sabres continue a busy stretch of four games in six days when they return to KeyBank Center to host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. The Sabres are coming off a home-and-home set against the Montreal Canadiens,

The San Jose Sharks still had a job to do Tuesday even though it appeared one of their teammates was on the verge of joining another NHL franchise.

See an updated list of injuries, with active and inactive players for the Buffalo Sabres vs. San Jose Sharks NHL March 4 game.