BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rasmus Dahlin scored twice and had an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres capitalized on a five-goal first period in an 8-2 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday night.

Off, there wasn’t a lot of excitement surrounding the Buffalo Sabres. In fact, it became easier to look at past failures or the names of yesteryear rather than ahead to a tilt with the New York Rangers on Saturday evening.

I’ve probably seen all 483 games that Rasmus Dahlin has played in the NHL, but Saturday’s 8-2 win over the New York Rangers was the best game I’ve ever seen him play with the Buffalo Sabres. Paul Hami