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Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is taking a leave to support his fiancée in Sweden, who is recovering from a heart transplant, highlighting the importance of family over hockey during personal health crises.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's stellar performance led the Buffalo Sabres to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, marking his sixth career shutout. The win places Buffalo in the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, highlighting a tight race. Despite penalty challenges, the Sabres maintained composure, with Rasmus Dahlin assisting Jason Zucker's decisive goal. Buffalo's recent form includes five wins in seven games, and they continue their California tour against Anaheim next.
Despite Rasmus Dahlin's efforts, the Buffalo Sabres fell short in a 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Dahlin's late-game heroics, including a career-high 17th goal of the season, kept the Sabres in the fight, but they were unable to overcome the early deficit. The Sabres struggled with their power play and were outplayed by the Canucks, leaving them five points behind a playoff spot with only 12 games remaining in the season. Goalie Devon Levi made an impressive return, but the Sabres face an uphill battle as they continue their road trip.
Rasmus Dahlin's overtime goal led the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The win capped a two-game trip through Florida and marked the Sabres' fourth win in their last five games. The game saw clutch performances from players like Tage Thompson and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, while Dahlin's overtime goal tied his career-high for goals in a season. The Sabres will next host the Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets.
The Buffalo Sabres fought back to win their third game in a row, with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite controversial penalties and a late goal against them, the Sabres showed determination and resilience, ultimately securing the win. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made crucial saves, while Casey Mittelstadt scored the decisive shootout goal. The team's performance reflects their recent improvement, as they aim to build momentum for the upcoming games against the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Despite outplaying the Dallas Stars, the Buffalo Sabres fell short in a 2-1 loss, with goalie Jake Oettinger's standout performance denying their comeback attempt. Tage Thompson's power-play goal tied the score, but the Sabres couldn't capitalize on numerous opportunities, including 14 shots on the power play. Rasmus Dahlin and Dylan Cozens stood out for Buffalo, but Oettinger's exceptional saves secured the win for the Stars. The Sabres are disappointed but see encouraging signs for the second half of the season.
Ryan Johnson is expected to play alongside Rasmus Dahlin on the defense pair for the Buffalo Sabres as they face the Carolina Hurricanes. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is expected to start in net for the Sabres, and Owen Power will be playing his 100th NHL game. JJ Peterka enters the game on a five-game point streak, and the Sabres will need to focus on consistency and details to outlast the Hurricanes' aggressive style of play.
Eric Comrie will start in goal for the Buffalo Sabres for the second consecutive game against the Montreal Canadiens. Comrie impressed in his season debut, earning a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders. The Sabres are being cautious with goaltender Devon Levi and rookie Zach Benson, who are both nursing lower-body injuries. Rasmus Dahlin enters the game with a four-game point streak, leading the Sabres in assists. The Canadiens are coming off a 3-2 victory against the Washington Capitals, with Cole Caufield leading the team in points and goals.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to an eight-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $11 million, starting from the 2024-25 season. Dahlin had a career year in 2022-23, serving as an alternate captain and tying for fifth among NHL defensemen in points. He is considered one of the top defensemen in the league and has embraced his role as an ambassador for the Sabres.
The Buffalo Sabres are looking to build a team to make the playoffs next season, with General Manager Kevyn Adams seeking a veteran NHL defenseman for his top four. Owen Power, the Sabres' rookie defenseman, finished third in the Calder Trophy voting for rookie of the year and led all rookies in ice time per game. The Sabres are negotiating Power's next contract, which could be a shorter-term deal to take advantage of the team's cap space. The team is hoping for meaningful games in May and June in the future.
The Buffalo Sabres' defense was moderately effective in the 2022-23 season, with Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson, and Owen Power being the standout players. Dahlin is a Norris Trophy candidate with 73 points, 132 blocks, and 105 hits. Samuelsson's physical play and positioning in the defensive zone earned him the Team MVP title, while Power's effective defensive play contributed to a 91.5% on-ice save percentage.