Norris scored two goals and assisted on the opening goal 2:46 into the game. His second goal gave the Sabres a commanding 5-1 lead less than a minute into the third period. It was Norris’ sixth three-point game and his first since Jan. 30 against Washington while playing for Ottawa.

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