1. Jack Eichel, Sabres -- Two goals, 10 shots on goal, 13-6 on faceoffs
2. Robin Lehner, Sabres -- 31 saves, steady against Stars comeback
3. Rasmus Ristolainen, Sabres -- Solid defender with three shots on goal, five blocks
Big play
Stephen Johns whipped an unexpected shot from the blue line in off a Sabres' defenseman and appeared to tie the game 2-2 early in the second period. However, earlier in the play, Patrick Eaves couldn't stay onside as Jamie Benn fumbled to get the puck into the offensive zone. Buffalo was able to get the goal wiped out on a challenge because of that, and maintained its 2-1 lead.