Rangers back in first with win over slumping Sabres

The third period belonged to Jaromir Jagr and Henrik Lundqvist.

And why not? The New York Rangers pair already owned the rest of this surprisingly successful season.

Jagr had a goal and an assist in the third period to make two big dents in the Rangers' record book, and Lundqvist was perfect in relief Monday night to carve out his own niche in team history.

• Rangers back in first with win over slumping Sabres