The Buffalo Sabres are playing improved hockey following their 13-game winless streak. Now winners of three straight contests, they've suddenly improved and leading the charge for them is their captain Rasmus Dahlin.

Rasmus Dahlin has been named the NHL’s Second Star of the Week for the week ending Dec. 29, the league announced Monday.

With seven assists in three games, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has been named the NHL’s Second Star of the week. On Dec. 23 against the New York Islanders the Sabres captain tied a team re

He has been named the third star of the week, behind Rasmus Dahlin (2) and Mark Scheifele (1). Werenski appeared in three games last week and recorded seven assists. He and Dahlin

Werenski tied for the NHL lead with seven assists and seven points while playing 24:46 per game in three contests

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele, Buffalo Sabres defenceman Rasmus Dahlin and Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Zach Werenski have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.