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.

Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson had two goals and an assist each as the host Buffalo Sabres crushed the New York Rangers 8-2 on Saturday.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Rasmus Dahlin scored twice and had an ... and Buffalo improved to 5-1 in its past six games. New York's Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad scored second-period goals.