Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin played the most heroic defenseman hockey game in NHL playoff history
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin delivered a historic performance in Game 6 of the NHL playoffs, leading his team to an 8-3 victory over Montreal and forcing a Game 7. Facing elimination, Dahlin scored a goal and recorded four assists, becoming the first defenseman in NHL history to tally five points in such a scenario. His dominant play was pivotal in reversing a rocky start and propelling the Sabres to a decisive comeback.
- ▪Rasmus Dahlin scored the opening goal and added four assists in Buffalo's 8-3 win over Montreal.
- ▪Dahlin became the first defenseman in NHL history to record five points in a playoff game while facing elimination.
- ▪The Sabres overcame an early 3-1 deficit by scoring seven unanswered goals to force Game 7 in Buffalo.
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