What Happened
Rasmus Dahlin exited Buffalo's game against the Florida Panthers during the second period on Monday and was ruled out with an upper-body injury. The Sabres did not provide a reason for his departure. Dahlin, the team captain, had one goal and two assists in five games this season before adding another goal against Florida. Buffalo entered the night at 2-3-0 and has struggled defensively in the early going.
Key Details
- Dahlin left in the second period and was ruled out with an upper-body injury.
- The cause of the injury was not apparent.
- He had one goal and two assists in five games before scoring against Florida.
- Buffalo is 2-3-0 and has struggled defensively this season.
- The Sabres visit Montreal on Tuesday and Toronto on Thursday.
What It Means
Dahlin is Buffalo's captain and a central part of its defence, so any missed time would put added strain on a unit that has already struggled through a 2-3-0 start. The Sabres have a quick turnaround with games Tuesday and Thursday, leaving little room to adjust if he is unavailable.
What's Next
The Sabres visit the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, then travel to face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. Dahlin's status for those games has not been announced.