The New York Rangers picked up their second straight victory this evening as they defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 in regulation time. Chris Kreider and Kaapo Kakko each scored a pair of goals on the night, as the Rangers clawed back from coughing up a two-goal lead in the third period. Keith Kinkaid also received his second straight start and continues to show he’s a reliable option with a 13-save win.
1st Period
No scoring.
2nd Period
Rasmus Asplund (2) - Riley Sheahan (3) & Victor Olofsson (12) - 3:52
The Rangers had several prime scoring opportunities throughout the game, but it would be the Sabres jumping out in front early in the second period.