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Sabres Captain Dahlin Returns, Boosting Team Ahead of Red Wings

11/16/2025

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Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has returned after a leave of absence to support his fiancée Carolina Matovac, who is recovering from a heart transplant.
Dahlin expressed gratitude for the team's support, saying, "Every single guy in there has supported me."
The Sabres went 0-3-0 in his absence and 0-10-2 since December.
Coach Lindy Ruff said Dahlin's return provides a significant boost before facing the Detroit Red Wings.

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Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has returned after a leave of absence to support his fiancée Carolina Matovac, who is recovering from a heart transplant.
Dahlin expressed gratitude for the team's support, saying, "Every single guy in there has supported me."
The Sabres went 0-3-0 in his absence and 0-10-2 since December.
Coach Lindy Ruff said Dahlin's return provides a significant boost before facing the Detroit Red Wings.