Dahlin and Sweden saw their 4 Nations run end Monday at Boston’s TD Garden; they beat the United States 2-1 for their only win of the tournament, but Canada had already secured its championship game rematch against the Americans with an afternoon victory over Finland.

Rasmus Dahlin scored twice and had an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres capitalized on a five-goal first period in a 8-2 win over the New York Rangers.

In the waning seconds of Saturday’s second period, with skaters at four per side following coincidental minors, the Sabres went into penalty-mode killing mode.

Each of the coaching points delivered by Lindy Ruff in the practices leading into the game were executed by Rasmus Dahlin from start to finish.

The Buffalo Sabres' community initiatives in February included a special visit to the locker room, a skate organized by Rasmus Dahlin and Alex Tuch, and a fun evening with Jiri Kulich, Zach Benson, and the Best Buddies Program. Here's a recap of the ways Sabres players got involved this past month.

I’ve probably seen all 483 games that Rasmus Dahlin has played in the NHL, but Saturday’s 8-2 win over the New York Rangers was the best game I’ve ever seen him play with the Buffalo Sabres. Paul Hami

The Buffalo Sabres were back at full strength for practice at LECOM Harborcenter on Friday, their final tune-up before returning to game action against the New York Rangers on Saturday evening.

FINAL | Sabres 8 - Rangers 2 Rasmus Dahlin speaks to the media Ryan McLeod speaks to the media Jordan Greenway speaks to the media Lindy Ruff speaks to the media The Sabres host the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, which is **Black History Celebration** at KeyBank Center. Tickets are available here.