Facing the prospect of the team's first seven-game slide since 1986, coach Peter DeBoer talked about character and perseverance following the Devils' morning skate for their game with the Buffalo Sabres. New Jersey showed it had both qualities Thursday night, rallying from a late two-goal deficit and getting shootout goals from David Clarkson and Patrik Elias in posting a 3-2 win over the Sabres and snapping an 0-5-1 slide.
