Rasmus Dahlin replacing teammate Tage Thompson at ASG

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was named to the NHL All-Star Game on Thursday, replacing injured teammate Tage Thompson.

It's the second All-Star appearance for Dahlin, who was selected last year.

Thompson left Wednesday night's 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes after sustaining an upper-body injury. The extent of his injury has not been announced.

Dahlin, 22, ranks second among defensemen in goals (14) and