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Rasmus Dahlin's Fiancée Survives Heart Crisis, Plans Awareness Campaign

9/19/2025

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Rasmus Dahlin of the Buffalo Sabres revealed his fiancée, Carolina Matovac, faced a health crisis due to major heart failure while in France.
After receiving CPR and spending weeks on life support, she underwent a heart transplant.
Dahlin thanked healthcare professionals and the NHLPA, NHL, and Sabres for their support.
The couple plans to raise awareness about CPR, organ donation, and heart health.
Dahlin, the 2018 NHL Draft's No. 1 pick, has 83 goals and 360 points in 509 NHL games.

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Rasmus Dahlin of the Buffalo Sabres revealed his fiancée, Carolina Matovac, faced a health crisis due to major heart failure while in France.
After receiving CPR and spending weeks on life support, she underwent a heart transplant.
Dahlin thanked healthcare professionals and the NHLPA, NHL, and Sabres for their support.
The couple plans to raise awareness about CPR, organ donation, and heart health.
Dahlin, the 2018 NHL Draft's No. 1 pick, has 83 goals and 360 points in 509 NHL games.