Dahlin (back) will be available for Friday's matchup against Toronto, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
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.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Could return Friday
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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.
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.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Skates on his own Friday
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Per Heather Engel of NHL.com, Dahlin (back) returned to the ice Friday and is progressing, according to head coach Lindy Ruff.
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.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Lands on injured reserve
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Dahlin (back) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
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.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Targeting Saturday return
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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 reports.
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 point drought, during which he generated 10 shots on net, four hits and four blocked shots 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.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Remains sidelined
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Dahlin (back) won't play Saturday against Utah, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
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.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Ruled out Thursday
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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 never know."
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 bit before getting a chance to end his slump.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Dealing with back spasms
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Dahlin left Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche due to back spasms, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
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.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Fills stat sheet Saturday
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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.
Dahlin contributed in virtually every fantasy category a defenseman can, except for special-teams production. He rebounded nicely 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.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Sets up game-winning goal
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Dahlin registered a power-play assist, three hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Kings.
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.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Two points in loss Saturday
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Dahlin recorded a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Flyers.
Dahlin scored a power-play goal for the third consecutive game. The star defenseman is riding a six-game point streak, notching nine points and three multi-point performances in that span. He remains one of the league's most valuable fantasy performers on the blue line, with 16 points in 18 appearances in 2024-25.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Nets game-winner Thursday
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Dahlin potted the winning goal on the power play in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over St. Louis.
Dahlin buried a one-timer past Jordan Binnington to extend his point streak to five games. Dahlin has generated two multi-point efforts and seven points overall during that span. The 24-year-old leads Buffalo's blue line in scoring, and he's fourth overall on the team in points. The Swedish defenseman is up to four goals, 10 assists and a plus-3 rating while averaging 24:39 of ice time through 17 games.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Supplies two points in defeat
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Dahlin scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Monday's 7-5 loss to Montreal.
Dahlin has registered two goals and four assists during his four-game point streak. He has heated up offensively following a sluggish start to the season. The 24-year-old defender has three goals and 13 points in 16 appearances this campaign.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Scores in win over NYR
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Dahlin scored a goal, took three shots and blocked five opposing shots in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.
Dahlin endured a rough start to the campaign, but the defenseman has been trending in the right direction over the last few weeks. He's cracked the scoresheet in all but one of his last six outings, tallying two goals and six helpers, including three on the power play, in that span.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Nets first goal of season
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Dahlin scored a goal on six shots and added four PIM in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.
The goal was Dahlin's first in 10 appearances this season. He's been showing more on offense with four points over his last two contests. Overall, he has six points, 23 shots on net, 11 hits, 13 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating while filling a top-pairing role as the Sabres' top defenseman.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Three helpers Saturday
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Dahlin recorded three assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's 5-3 win over Detroit.
The 24-year-old put together his first multi-point performance of the season, helping to set up each of Buffalo's first three goals as the team surged out to a 3-1 lead early in the second period. Dahlin is still looking for his first goal of 2024-25, but he's produced five assists in the last six contests.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Goalless to open season
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Dahlin has yet to score a goal this season despite registering 10 shots through five games.
Dahlin put up five shots in Wednesday's 6-5 defeat to the Penguins, so it's possible a goal is right around the corner for the blueliner. The fact that he's managed just one assist as well during this five-game stretch is no doubt a concern for fantasy players. Unless he can turn things around quickly, he may not be able to repeat last season's 20-goal, 59-point performance.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Playing Friday
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Dahlin (undisclosed) is playing in Friday's exhibition contest against EHC Red Bull Munchen of Germany's Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
Dahlin missed some preseason action due to the injury, but it appears he'll be fine for the start of the campaign. Buffalo's 2024-25 season will begin with a pair of games Oct. 4-5 against New Jersey in Prague. Friday's contest is being held in Munich.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Cleared for contact
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Dahlin (undisclosed) joined the Sabres on the ice Wednesday without wearing a non-contact jersey.
Dahlin missed Tuesday's preseason contest against Pittsburgh, but he seems to be making progress. Perhaps he'll be in action versus Red Bull Munchen on Friday, but of course, there's no reason for Buffalo to rush him during training camp, so it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up missing additional exhibition action.
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Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin: Out again Tuesday
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Dahlin (undisclosed), as expected, won't play in Tuesday's preseason clash with Pittsburgh, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Dahlin was a long shot to appear in Tuesday's tilt after sitting out against the Blue Jackets on Monday. At this point, the team seems to be taking a precautionary approach to the blueliner's recovery timeline. There have been no indications Dahlin won't be ready for Opening Night -- though he will have less time to recover than the rest of the league due to the Sabres' participation in the Global Series in Czechia against New Jersey on Oct. 4/5.
