Buffalo Sabres rookie Jack Quinn recorded the first points of his NHL career, but the Dallas Stars rallied back Thursday night to spoil the good vibes.
Quinn posted a goal and an assist in his second career game. However, Dallas rallied back in the third period to hand Buffalo a 5-4 loss at KeyBank Center.
Jason Robertson scored the eventual game-winner with 3:32 remaining in regulation on Dallas' fourth power-play goal of the game.
The Sabres were outshot 47-24, which resulted in Sabres goaltender Aaron Dell making a career-high 42 saves.
Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and two assists to tie a career high with three points, and Henri Jokiharju had a multi-point game as well with two helpers. Alex Tuch and Dylan Cozens were Buffalo's other goal scorers.
Robertson finished with two goals and an assist. Tyler Seguin also scored twice and Roope Hintz added another for Dallas. Braden Holtby stopped 20 shots to earn the victory.
Buffalo's power play went 1-for-3, but the team was just 1-for-5 on the penalty kill.
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