Dahlin (lower body) did not take the ice for warmups, indicating he'll be out for Thursday's game versus the Bruins, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Dahlin was injured in Tuesday's game versus the Red Wings, and the issue will cost him at least one outing. The Sabres will have Ryan Johnson in the lineup with Dahlin out, while Owen Power should have a larger role on the power play.
Dahlin (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Boston on Thursday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Dahlin was injured Tuesday versus Detroit and was not a participant at morning practice Thursday. He has been an offensive sparkplug with six goals and 21 points in 26 contests, including two goals and five assists on the power play. Stay tuned for an update close to puck drop.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Dealing with lower-body injury
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Dahlin is battling a lower-body injury and is considered questionable for Thursday's contest versus Boston, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Dahlin is still being evaluated, so there's no timetable for his recovery yet. The 23-year-old defenseman has racked up six goals, 21 points, 47 hits and 48 blocks in 26 contests while averaging 25:05 of ice time this season. If Dahlin misses time, then Owen Power might move up to the first power-play unit while Ryan Johnson might draw into the lineup.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Hot streak continues
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Dahlin recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-4 loss against the Blues.
The 23-year-old has been on a tear the past five games, recording one goal and four assists. Dahlin has also recorded 13 shots on goal and has a total of 24 hits and blocked shots. He is playing a ton of minutes, averaging 25:40 of ice time in this span and 3:16 on the power play. The youngster will continue to play with Mattias Samuelsson on the first pairing.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Has three-point game
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Dahlin supplied a goal and two assists in Buffalo's 3-2 win over Chicago on Sunday.
Dahlin is up to four goals and 15 points in 18 contests this season. Outside of a three-game scoring drought from Nov. 10-14, the defenseman has been a consistent factor offensively in 2023-24. Dahlin had 15 goals and 73 points in 78 contests last campaign, and at age 23, he has a chance to produce around that level for years to come.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Garners helper Friday
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Dahlin logged an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.
Dahlin ended a three-game point drought with the helper. He's gotten on the scoresheet in just three of eight games in November, and his last multi-point effort was Oct. 19. The 23-year-old defenseman has a still-solid 12 points through 17 outings, and he's added 37 shots on net, 32 hits, 31 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating. Dahlin posted 73 points in 78 contests a season ago, so it's fair for fantasy managers to expect a little more.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Pots PP tally in OT loss
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Dahlin scored a power-play goal on two shots while adding two blocked shots, two PIM, a hit and a plus-1 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.
The 23-year-old Norris Trophy candidate earned the Sabres a point with a slick third-period tally -- Dahlin passed the puck to himself off the boards as he crossed the Carolina blue line and weaved through three defenders before going far side with a snapshot from the faceoff dot to beat Antti Raanta. Dahlin is up to three goals and 11 points through 13 games, and it's clear his 73-point eruption from 2022-23 was just scratching the surface of his offensive upside.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Puts away first goal
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Dahlin scored a goal and blocked five shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.
Dahlin's second-period tally tied the game at 3-3. The defenseman extended his point streak to seven games with his first goal of the year. He's up to eight points, 19 shots on net, 17 hits, 17 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-4 rating through eight contests. The slow start in the goal-scoring department means Dahlin will have an uphill battle to record his third straight season with double-digit goals -- he scored in five straight contests to open 2022-23.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Helps out again Monday
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Dahlin picked up an assist in Monday's 3-1 loss against the Canadiens.
Dahlin's helper was his sixth of the season, and it was the secondary assist on a power-play goal by Jeff Skinner in the first period. In addition, Dahlin contributed with three shots on goal, a blocked shot and a team-high five hits in his 26:12 of ice time, easily the most among Buffalo rearguards. With the defenseman working on a four-game point streak, Dahlin and the Sabres are back in action Tuesday against the Senators.
Dahlin picked up two assists Thursday in a 4-3 loss to Calgary.
Dahlin, who joined the rich defensemen club last week with a massive eight-year, $88 million contract, has points in three consecutive games (four assists). Dahlin is coming off a 15-goal, 73-point (78 games) breakout season, so it's merely a matter of time before he starts to up the offense even more. And especially with his prominent role running the top power-play unit.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Sets up OT winner
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Dahlin tallied an assist and three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay.
Dahlin was on the ice for 25:54 on Tuesday, leading all Buffalo skaters, as he picked up his second assist in three games on Dylan Cozens' game-winning goal in overtime. The 23-year-old Dahlin signed an eight-year extension with the Sabres after breaking out with 73 points (15 goals, 58 assists) in 78 games last season. He's set up for another big year on Buffalo's top paring while continuing to work the point on the first power-play unit.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Secures long-term deal
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Dahlin signed an eight-year, $88 million contract extension with Buffalo on Monday.
When Dahlin's contract kicks in next season, he will become the highest-paid player on the Sabres, surpassing Jeff Skinner's $9 million AAV. Dahlin is coming off a career year in which he set new personal bests in goals (15), assists (58) and power-play points (32). The 23-year-old Swede figures to continue anchoring the No. 1 power-play unit this season and figures to offer top-end fantasy value.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Three points against Canes
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Dahlin scored a power-play goal and added two even-strength assists in Saturday's 4-3 win over Carolina.
The blueliner had a hand in each of Buffalo's first three goals on the afternoon, setting the stage for some third-period heroics by Tage Thompson. Dahlin snapped a 28-game goal drought with his second-period tally, as he recorded his first multi-point performance since Feb. 23, but the late swoon takes nothing away from his career-best numbers. On the season, the 22-year-old has 15 goals and 72 points in 74 games.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Expected to play Monday
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Dahlin (upper body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to suit up Monday against Toronto, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Dahlin is dealing with a minor injury, but it won't force him to miss any action. The 22-year-old blueliner has already set career highs with 14 goals and 63 points through 61 games this season. He's posted a minus-4 rating during his current four-game pointless drought.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Game-time call Monday
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Dahlin (upper body) will be a game-time decision ahead of Monday's clash with the Leafs.
Dahlin's offense has dried up of late, as he has just one assist over his last five contests. If the Swedish blueliner does suit up versus Toronto, he figures to see significant minutes, including with the No. 1 power-play unit. In that role, Dahlin should have plenty of opportunities to get back onto the scoresheet.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Day-to-day with upper-body issue
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Dahlin is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Dahlin logged 27:01 of ice time in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Rangers. It's unclear at this time if he will be available for Monday's matchup with the Leafs in Toronto. Dahlin has amassed 14 goals, 63 points, 170 shots on net, 104 blocks and 87 hits in 61 contests this campaign.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: On injured reserve list
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Dahlin (undisclosed) was put on the injured reserve list Thursday, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Dahlin's placement on the list is retroactive to when he last played Friday. He has 14 goals, 62 points, 72 PIM, 82 hits and 98 blocks in 56 games this season. Riley Stillman was taken off the non-roster list in a corresponding move.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Won't return Thursday
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Dahlin (undisclosed) will not be available to face the Bruins on Thursday.
Dahlin may be stuck in an 11-game goal drought, but he has added nine helpers over that stretch, including four with the man advantage. With Dahlin on the shelf, Owen Power has taken on significantly more minutes and should continue to do so moving forward.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Remains day-to-day
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Dahlin (undisclosed) is still considered day-to-day and won't play Tuesday versus Columbus, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Dahlin will miss a second consecutive contest Tuesday. The outstanding defender, who's racked up an eye-popping 14 goals and 62 points through 56 contests this campaign, will be reevaluated ahead of Thursday's matchup with Boston.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Not playing Sunday
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Dahlin (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Washington.
Dahlin, who is listed as day-to-day, has racked up 14 goals, 62 points, 161 shots on net, 98 blocks, 82 hits and 72 PIM in 56 games this season. Jacob Bryson will probably draw into the lineup versus the Capitals and Owen Power could take over on the top power-play unit.
