Sabres Surge: Thompson & Dahlin Lead Division Race

0:00From NHL coverage, this is your March 4th update. The Buffalo Sabers are turning heads this season after 14 straight years without playoffs. They're sitting in second place in the Atlantic division, holding off teams like the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadians. In their latest win, they edged out Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 at home. Taj Thompson is driving this surge with the best play of his career. He's notched 33 goals and 64 points in 61 games, including a 5-game goal streak and points in 8 straight. His energy and leadership on and off the ice have been huge for the teams lead forward. Fans are buzzing after such a long drought, but the Sabers still show some ups and downs. They built a 3-0 lead against Vegas before letting in two quick goals, yet they clamped down to seal the win. Good teams win gritty games like that, and Buffalo is proving they're in that group now. Rasmus Dalin has been on fire lately too, especially after a slow start. Over his last 18 games, he's racked up points in 15, with 24 total and 4 multi-point nights in the past 10.

1:07Logging over 25 minutes of game, he's carrying the defense like one of the league's top guys. With 21 games left, the Sabers trail Tampa Bay by just two points for the division lead. The trade deadline is near, and with plenty of assets, they could add firepower to push for the top spot and a deep playoff run. What a turnaround for Buffalo fans. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones built for comfort and sound. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com