Rasmus Dahlin scored a power-play goal in overtime to deliver the Sabres a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night at KeyBank Center. Ryan Mcleod, who stepped up as first-line center in Tage Thompson’s absence, recorded a goal and assist in the win.

Zach Benson and Alex Tuch also scored for the Sabres. In addition to McLeod, Tuch, Peyton Krebs, Bowen Byram, Owen Power, Jacob Bryson, JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn also recorded assists. Devon Levi, in his first start since November 1, made 24 saves, including a shutout third period, making eight saves to keep the game in reach for Buffalo.

Brandon Saad (2) and Pavel Buchnevich scored for St. Louis. Jordan Binnington made 29 saves on 33 shots in the loss.

HOW IT HAPPENED

First Period

Following a game-opening goal by the Blues, the Sabres tightened up their defense and the offense went to work, ending the period on top 2-1.

The Blues struck first when Saad stole a puck right in front of goal and slotted it past Levi. Benson responded by sneaking a shot inside the near post from along the goal line for his third goal in the last four games.

Four minutes later, McLeod swept a shot from above the right faceoff circle, sneaking it past Binnington’s right shoulder with the help of screens from Tuch and Benson. Benson nearly added a second goal with the time counting down on the period but was denied by the left pad of Binnington.

Second Period

The Blues capitalized on their chances while slowing down a hot Sabres offense to take a 3-2 lead after 40 minutes.

Buchnevich received a backhand pass from Kyrou and put it past Levi’s blocker to tie the game at the 5:25 mark. Just after 17 minutes had elapsed in the period, Saad scored his second goal of the game on a tap-in stemming from a loose puck in front of net.

Third Period

A relentless approach in the final period fueled the Sabres comeback.

Dylan Cozens thought he had the game tying goal, but St. Louis challened the play for goaltender interference and the goal was overturned by the officials.

With 7:03 left in the game, McLeod fed Tuch in front of the net to tie the game at 3-3. With less than a minute left in the period, St. Louis took a penalty which sent the Sabres on a power-play heading into the overtime period.

Overtime

The Sabres took advantage of starting overtime with the man-advantage. With just over a minute and a half expired, Dahlin unleased a one-timer that found the back of the net sealing the Sabres victory.

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GAME PHOTOS

UP NEXT

The Sabres will be in Philadelphia on Saturday night to take on the Flyers for their first of four consecutive games on the road. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. on MSG and WGR550.