‘Dahlin’s 86 penalty minutes entering Tuesday ranked third among all NHL defensemen. His natural response to difficult situations, or pressure, is to work harder, which can also lead to Dahlin trying to do too much when the simple play is the better approach. Overextending shifts can result in turnovers or defensive miscues. It’s one of many lessons Dahlin has absorbed as the Sabres push to close their gap in the Eastern Conference playoff race.’