Rasmus Dahlin helps Sabres secure critical win and wild-card spot

Rasmus Dahlin scored two power-play goals as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2, and the team moved into a wild-card position after winning 14 of 16 games.

Rasmus Dahlin scored two power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Wednesday. Dahlin had faced a difficult season off the ice while his fiancée recovers from a heart transplant in Sweden, and he said he felt mentally well before the game. The Sabres have won 14 of their past 16 games and sit in a wild-card position with a .600 points percentage. Buffalo is scheduled to host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Key facts: - Rasmus Dahlin scored two power-play goals and Buffalo won 5-2. - The Sabres have won 14 of their last 16 games and hold a wild-card spot with a .600 points percentage. - Coach Lindy Ruff said Dahlin has been through a lot and praised his skating, care and commitment to improving his game. - Josh Norris left after a cross-check and will be evaluated in the morning, and Ruff announced that depth center Josh Dunne will miss four to six weeks. Summary: Dahlin's two goals helped secure a timely victory that kept the Sabres in playoff contention and underscored his role in the lineup. The team’s recent run has strengthened its standing, while injuries to Norris and Dunne affect Buffalo’s depth and will be monitored. The Sabres' next scheduled game is at home against Montreal on Thursday.