The Rasmus Dahlin injury update came hours after the Buffalo Sabres captain left Monday’s game against the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury and did not return. Dahlin exited in the second period after taking a slap shot from the edge of the right face-off circle at 3:29 and headed to the locker room, according to NHL.com. Buffalo went on to beat Florida 5-3.
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after the game that Dahlin is day to day. Ruff added that the defenseman will not travel with the team for Tuesday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, the opener of a three-game road trip, according to NHL.com.
What The Sabres Said About Dahlin’s Status
Coach Lindy Ruff said Dahlin is day to day and will not travel with the team for Tuesday’s game in Montreal, per NHL.com. The team has not specified the exact nature of the upper-body injury or whether the slap shot was the direct cause.
Who Steps In On The Blue Line
With Dahlin sidelined for the start of the road trip, Buffalo’s remaining defensemen will need to absorb his minutes against Montreal. The sources do not list a specific replacement in the lineup, and any changes to ice time or pairings will depend on decisions Ruff makes before puck drop in Montreal.
Dahlin’s Role With The Sabres
Dahlin wears the captaincy in Buffalo and has been a fixture on the Sabres’ blue line. Buffalo won the game 5-3, with forward Jack Quinn recording two assists on the power play.
What’s Next For Dahlin And The Sabres
Buffalo opens its three-game road trip Tuesday in Montreal against the Canadiens without Dahlin in the lineup. His day-to-day designation means another update on his availability is expected as the road trip continues, though no specific return date has been given. Dahlin’s absence is another challenge as the Sabres (3-3-0) open a three-game road trip in Montreal.
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Additional reporting via NHL.com.
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