In the end it’s still two points, but whew….

Apr 1, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) looks for the puck during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Igor Shesterkin (31) looks for the puck during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Rangers almost lost a game that they should have won handily. They dominated the Sabres for the last two periods after falling behind early, but they just couldn’t cash in when they had the chance to put the game away. It took them until the last minute of overtime to get that crucial second…