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RASMUS DAHLIN #26 - DEFENSE - BUFFALO SABRES
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"We Can't Hang Our Heads" | Rasmus Dahlin After Buffalo Sabres Loss To Toronto Maple Leafs
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Sabres D Rasmus Dahlin (back) to return vs. Maple Leafs Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin will return from a seven-game absence due to back spasms when his struggling team hosts the Toronto Map...
Slated to return Friday Dahlin (back) will be available for Friday's matchup against Toronto, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Dahlin has been sidelined since early December due to back spasms, but he's trended in the right direction lately, and head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed Thursday that the 24-year-old blueliner will be back in action for the first half of a back-to-back set Friday. Over his first 25 appearances of the season, Dahlin racked up six goals, 13 assists, 36 blocked shots, 26 hits and 18 PIM while averaging 24:42 of ice time.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Could return Friday Dahlin (back) is expected to get a full practice Thursday which could clear the way for him to play in Friday's matchup with Toronto, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Impact Based on Dahlin's timeline, he won't be available for Tuesday's clash with Montreal but appears to be making strides in his recovery. The 24-year-old blueliner will be sidelined for his seventh consecutive game due to his back problem. Prior to getting hurt, Dahlin was stuck in a four-game pointless streak, his longest of the 2024-25 campaign.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Skates on his own Friday Per Heather Engel of NHL.com, Dahlin (back) returned to the ice Friday and is progressing, according to coach Lindy Ruff.
Impact Dahlin has been missed on the Sabres blue line as he has four goals and 13 assists, while averaging 24:42 of ice time over 25 games. Dahlin has already missed four games and his return may not be imminent.
DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on injured reserve Dahlin (back) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Dahlin went through a rehab skate with no issues and could return to game action Saturday against the Capitals or Sunday against the Maple Leafs. The defenseman has been dealing with back spasms since Buffalo's Dec. 3 matchup against the Avalanche, and he could still be in the mix to be activated over the weekend. However, Dahlin's move to injured reserve allowed the Sabres to activate Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) ahead of Monday's game against the Red Wings.
DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Targeting Saturday return Dahlin (back) is progressing in his recovery and is hoping to play against the Capitals or Maple Leafs on Saturday or Sunday, respectively, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News repor...
Impact Based on his timeline, Dahlin will be sidelined for at least the Sabres' next two contests as he works his way back from his back injury. Prior to getting hurt, the 24-year-old blueliner was stuck in a four-game pointless streak during which he generated 10 shots, four hits and four blocks while averaging 24:25 of ice time. Once cleared to return, Dahlin will link back up with the No. 1 power-play unit and should eventually break out of his slump. With Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) likely to be activated ahead of Monday's clash with Detroit, Dahlin may have to be designated for injured reserve in order to clear up a roster spot.
DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Dahlin (back) won't play Saturday against Utah, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Impact It'll be the second game Dahlin's missed while dealing with back spasms. His next chance to suit up will come Monday when the Sabres host Detroit. Dennis Gilbert figures to remain in the lineup while Dahlin is sidelined.
DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Sabres' winless streak reaches 5 with OT loss: 7 takeaways without Rasmus Dahlin Bowen Byram snapped his stick over the left post, then tossed it into a corner of the ice as the Winnipeg Jets celebrated near the Sabres' n...
DECEMBER 6 • BUFFALONEWS.COM
Sabres D Rasmus Dahlin (back) out vs. Jets Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the visiting Winnipeg Jets due to back spasms, head coach...
DECEMBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin ruled of game against Jets with back spasms
Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff ruled out defenseman Rasmus Dahlin from playing against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night because of back spasmsDECEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out Thursday Dahlin (back) will not be an option against the Jets on Thursday but isn't expected out long-term after head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "It should be short-term, but you neve...
Impact Dahlin will be replaced in the lineup by Dennis Gilbert but it's Jacob Bryson who should see the biggest uptick in ice time. On the top power-play unit, Alex Tuch will join up with the No. 1 group in Dahlin's stead. For his part, the 24-year-old Dahlin was stuck in a four-game pointless streak prior to getting hurt and will no have to wait a little before getting a chance to end his slump.
DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Johnson joins Sabres from Rochester as Rasmus Dahlin deals with injury Looking ahead to puck drop ...
DECEMBER 5 • BUFFALONEWS.COM
US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland
The UDECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sabres take on the Jets following Thompson's 2-goal showing
The Buffalo Sabres host the Winnipeg Jets after Tage Thompson's two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Sabres' 5-4 lossDECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another Colorado comeback: Avalanche rally from 4-goal deficit this time in 5-4 win over Sabres
The Colorado Avalanche continue to struggle with slow starts this seasonDECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with back spasms Dahlin left Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche due to back spasms, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Dahlin's injury is related to an issue he dealt with during training camp. It's unclear if he'll be ready to go for Thursday's game against the Jets. If not, Dennis Gilbert could check into the lineup, while Owen Power and Bowen Byram would likely take on extra minutes.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Sabres bring losing streak into home matchup against the Avalanche
The Buffalo Sabres aim to break their three-game slide when they play the Colorado AvalancheDECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Islanders take losing streak into matchup with the Sabres
The New York Islanders will try to break their three-game skid when they take on the Buffalo SabresNOVEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota's Filip Gustavsson stops 39 to shut out the Sabres 1-0
Filip Gustavsson made 39 saves and Kirill Kaprizov scored to give the Minnesota Wild a 1-0 win against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday nightNOVEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fills stat sheet Saturday Dahlin scored an empty-net goal on five shots, dished an assist, went plus-3, blocked three shots, logged two hits and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
Impact Dahlin contributed in virtually every fantasy category a defenseman can, aside from special-teams production. This was a bounce-back effort after his seven-game point streak ended Friday in a 3-2 win over the Ducks. Dahlin has been among the best blueliners in the NHL for fantasy purposes, racking up six goals, 13 assists, eight power-play points, 64 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 22 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 21 appearances.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Tuch's short-handed goal helps the Sabres rally for a 4-2 win over the Sharks
Alex Tuch scored a short-handed goal early in the third period to give Buffalo its first lead and the Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2NOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sets up game-winning goal Dahlin registered a power-play assist, three hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Dahlin is now on a seven-game point streak (four goals, six assists). The defenseman set up Jason Zucker's goal early in the third period, which ended up being the only tally in the contest. Dahlin has a power-play point in six of the seven games during his streak. For the season, he's at five goals, 12 helpers, eight power-play points, 55 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 20 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-2 rating. The 24-year-old remains an excellent source of all-around production in fantasy while playing in a massive role for the Sabres.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
