Topical Observations: Rasmus Dahlin scores, celebrates, but Sabres fall apart in OT loss By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Feb 10, 2022 Feb 10, 2022 Updated Mar 12, 2026 0 Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) drives the puck to the net during the third period. Derek Gee / Buffalo News Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter For those who follow the Buffalo Sabres from afar on social media, the game Thursday night in KeyBank Center will be remembered for the celebration.kAm&A@? D4@C:?8 E96 EJ:?8 8@2= :? E96 D64@?5 A6C:@5 @? 2 HC:DE D9@E 7C@> E96 A@:?E[ #2D>FD s29=:? D<2E65 E@H2C5 E96 8=2DD 2?5 24E65 =:<6 96 H2D H:A:?8 9:D 7246 H:E9 9:D C:89E 92?5]k^AmkAm%96 46=63C2E:@? 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