Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (back) is ready to rejoin the action on Friday versus Toronto. He's been absent for seven games while dealing with back spasms. Dahlin went scoreless in four outings prior to his exit from the lineup, but he's been in good form overall this season. Through 25 appearances, the Sabres captain has registered 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) with 74 shots, 36 blocks, and 26 hits. On home ice, Dahlin has scored nearly a point per game, posting three goals and nine assists in 14 contests.
Rasmus Dahlin On Track To Return At The End Of The Week
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (back) is on track to return to the lineup at the end of the week. He will miss a third straight game on Monday versus Detroit and won't be available on Wednesday against the Rangers. However, according to Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff, Dahlin is progressing and is a candidate to play at the weekend. Buffalo closes out the week with a back-to-back set against Washington and Toronto. Dahlin was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday to activate forward Jordan Greenway (undisclosed). Bowen Byram and Owen Power will continue to play larger roles in the Sabres defense until Dahlin returns.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (back) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against Winnipeg. Back spasms limited Dahlin to only 17:16 of action on Tuesday against Colorado, and he isn't game-ready for Thursday, missing his first contest of the campaign. Dennis Gilbert will take Dahlin's spot in the lineup, with Jacob Bryson projected to replace the Swedish rearguard on the first defensive pairing. Meanwhile, Owen Power will work on the first power-play unit instead of Dahlin.
Rasmus Dahlin Exits Tuesday's Action With Back Spasms
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was forced to make an early exit against Colorado on Tuesday due to back spasms. The issue is related to an injury he was dealing with during the preseason. Dahlin is a massive presence in the Sabres defense, gobbling up nearly 25 minutes of ice time each night. He's third on the team with 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) and has racked up 36 blocks and 26 hits in 25 appearances. The entire blue line will need to step up if Dahlin has to miss additional time. Buffalo returns to action on Thursday night against Winnipeg.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (undisclosed) returned to the lineup on Friday as the team continued its preseason schedule with a 5-0 victory against Red Bull M nchen in Munich. The freshly-named Sabres captain went scoreless in the contest with five shots on goal but finished with a plus-three rating. This was Dahlin's first preseason action after he was hurt at the start of training camp. After proving his fitness on Friday against the five-time German champs, Dahlin looks good to go for the regular season. The Sabres begin their campaign slightly earlier than most, playing two games against the New Jersey Devils next Friday and Saturday in Prague, Czechia.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (undisclosed) is poised to resume practicing on Tuesday. He will return to work in a non-contact jersey. Dahlin is nursing an unspecified injury after getting hurt at the start of training camp. He missed the team's first two preseason games and will sit out Tuesday's contest against Pittsburgh as well. However, Dahlin appears to be trending in the right direction and should be good to go when the regular season comes around. Buffalo begins its campaign with a pair of games in Europe against New Jersey on Oct. 4 and 5.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (undisclosed) has escaped serious injury and will be out for only a short while. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced that Dahlin will miss "a few days of practice" after getting hurt during the team's first practice session in training camp on Wednesday. Dahlin was injured at the start of the session while attempting a pass. The Swedish blue-liner has developed into one of the top defensemen in the NHL and looks primed for another big campaign in 2024-25.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (undisclosed) is being evaluated for an injury after leaving the team's opening practice of training camp early on Wednesday. "It was just one of those things, he was passing the puck and something happened," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said. "So, you know, (as) precaution, got him off. He's going to get looked at and then we'll find out what's going on." Losing Dahlin for a significant time would be a huge blow for the Sabres. He's the team's top defenseman and was tied for the most points on the squad last season. In 81 outings, Dahlin produced 59 points, notching 20 goals and a team-high 39 assists. Only two defensemen in the league recorded more goals than him.
Rasmus Dahlin Notches Three Points In Win Over Washington
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was one of the catalysts in Tuesday's 6-2 triumph over Washington, completing the contest with a goal and two assists. He scored his 18th goal of the season on the power play and delivered a pair of even-strength assists for his ninth career three-point outing. Dahlin has set a new career high in goals scored this season and is on track for a 60-point campaign, having also collected 38 assists in 75 appearances. However, the Swedish blue-liner has been inconsistent with his work on the offensive end lately, going scoreless in five of his last eight outings.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scored the overtime winner as part of his team's come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. He also added an assist on the night alongside a pair of shots on goal. The winner came on the power play 1:42 into the extra frame after Tage Thompson tied the game in the second half of the third period. The tally was Dahlin's 15th of the season, good for a share of first among NHL blueliners alongside the Flames' MacKenzie Weegar. Dahlin has added 31 assists for 46 points across 59 games on the campaign. The 23-year-old broke out with 15 goals and 73 points across 78 games on the season in the 2022-23 campaign while putting 204 shots on goal. With the win, the Sabres improved to 28-28-4 on the season as they sit sixth in the Metropolitan Division.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (lower body) will return from a one-game absence Saturday versus Montreal. He was hurt Tuesday against Detroit and couldn't play in Thursday's meeting with Boston, but luckily for the Sabres, Dahlin is good to go again on Saturday. The offensively-gifted blue-liner sits among the team's top scorers with 21 points (six goals, 15 assists) in 26 games. Dahlin averages over 25 minutes of ice time for the season and should also be a busy man against the Canadiens.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (lower body) missed Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins and will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. Dahlin played over 25 minutes on Tuesday, but he suffered an injury at some time during that game and it has apparently gotten worse as time has gone by. The 23-year-old has continued to impress after a breakout campaign last year, notching 21 points (six goals, 15 assists) in 26 games this season as part of Buffalo's first pairing and top powerplay unit. If he misses another game, Owen Power will continue to quarterback the first unit.
Rasmus Dahlin Amasses Three Points In Sunday's Win
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin had his first three-point game of the season on Sunday, helping the team to a 3-2 triumph at Chicago. He opened the scoring five minutes into the game and posted a couple of assists, including one on the power play. Dahlin kicked off November by recording only two points in seven games, but it looks like he's started to heat up again, going for four points in his past two outings. Despite the recent cold spell, Dahlin still boasts an impressive 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 18 games for the season. He's also among the team leaders with 35 hits and 31 blocks.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scored his third goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss against the Hurricanes. The 23-year-old leveled the game at two goals as he beat Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta with a shot from the faceoff circle at the midway point of the third period. Dahlin is up to three goals and 11 points through 13 games, while he has finished with double-digit goal totals in each of the previous two seasons. Dahlin is off to a productive start and managers will expect the former first overall draft pick to provide early-round value across all fantasy formats after a breakout season of 73 points over the 2022-23 campaign.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scored again on Sunday in a 4-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Dahlin has now scored in consecutive games after going seven games without a goal to start the season. Even without the goal-scoring, Dahlin has been extremely effective to start the campaign, posting points in every game since the opener, totaling nine points (two goals, seven assists) in nine games. He has also racked up peripherals, notching 22 shots, 17 hits, and 20 blocks, making him a big fantasy contributor. He should be a top-five defenseman if he is healthy this year.
Rasmus Dahlin Continues To Close In On Special Record
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin extended his point streak to eight games on Sunday with his second goal of the season in a 4-0 win over Colorado. He was able to keep the scoring run going with an empty-net goal. Only Phil Housley has managed to have a longer point streak in Sabres history among defensemen, and he also holds the club's all-time record with 14 games. Dahlin still has a bit more work to do to threaten the record, but considering his current form, you wouldn't put it past him to get there. In nine games this season, Dahlin has added seven assists to his two goals.
Rasmus Dahlin Signs Eight-Year Extension With Sabres
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has signed an eight-year extension with the team, which kicks in next season. The pact is worth $88 million, meaning Dahlin's cap hit will almost double in 2024-25, going from $6 million to $11 million. The Sabres have invested big into Dahlin after the 23-year-old had a massive 73-point campaign in 2023-24. He was tied for fifth in defensemen scoring and also totaled 204 shots on goal with 132 blocks, 105 hits, and a plus-12 rating. Dahlin is a major presence all over the ice, and he's set to be a highly valuable fantasy asset for years to come.
Rasmus Dahlin Pleased To Link Up With Connor Clifton
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is very happy that Connor Clifton is now his teammate, not a pesky opponent. "On the ice, you see his toughness," Dahlin said of Clifton. "I remember playing him in Boston. I was scared of him. I hated to play against him." Clifton likes the physical part of the game a lot, having led the Bruins with 208 hits last season. His defensive stats could be set for a further boost in Buffalo, as Clifton has worked as Dahlin's partner in training camp and should see more ice time with his new team.
Sabres Aiming To Lock Up Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power Long-Term
The Buffalo Sabres are looking to lock up young defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power to long-term contract extensions. Both blueliners were taken with the No. 1 overall pick in their respective drafts with Dahlin drafted in 2018 and Power in 2021. The 23-year-old Dahlin will look to break the bank on the heels of a 2022-23 campaign that saw him tally a career-high 15 goals, 73 points, a plus-12 rating, 204 shots on goal, and 25:48 in ice time per game. Power, 20, notched four goals and 35 points across 79 games as a rookie last season while averaging 23:48 of average ice time per game, finishing third in Calder Trophy voting in the process. The Sabres have their sights set on the postseason in 2023-24 after finishing just one point shy of the Florida Panthers for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference a season ago.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin produced a three-point effort in Saturday's 4-3 win over Carolina, becoming only the second blue-liner in franchise history with a 70-point campaign. Dahlin joined Phil Housley on the list by delivering an assist early in the game. He then scored a power-play goal and had another assist to move to 72 points for the season. The 22-year-old is now also only the fourth Sabres defenseman ever with a 15-goal season. It's been a huge campaign for Dahlin, and he still has four more games to come to grow his points tally.
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