Petr Sykora scored two goals to spark the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 triumph over the visiting Buffalo Sabres Wednesday night. The goals were Sykora's ninth and 10th of the season. Patrik Elias, Sykora's longtime teammate, assisted on both of the goals. They were his 18th and 19th assists of the season. Also scoring for New Jersey was Zach Parise (13th). The Devils never trailed in this game and were up 3-0 early in the second period.