Score: Rangers 5, Sabres 4
Shots: BUF: 22 NYR: 36
Buffalo Sabres: Goals: Rasmus Asplund, Vinnie Hinostroza, Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin
New York Rangers: Goals: Chris Kreider, Jacob Trouba, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Ryan Lindgren
Plus 1: Buffalo Played Better in the First Two Periods
The Sabres scored on their second power play in the first period, and enjoyed a 1:10 man advantage before officials blew the whistle on a delayed Rangers penalty. Buffalo usually struggles to score on power plays.