Sabres recall C NovotnySource: AP 'Novotny filled in for Tim Connolly, who missed his fourth straight game with a knee injury. It's Novotny's third stint this season with Buffalo, having scored a goal and an assist in seven previous games.' Related posts: Predators' Hall, Sabres' Connolly head to Europe Buffalo 6, Washington 4 Sabres demote RW Bartovic Jiri Novotny recalled by Buffalo Sabres Buffalo 6, Philadelphia 5