'“Everybody knows, if you go to the net, good things will happen,” said Dahlin, who isn’t necessarily known for his net-front presence. “You get lucky bounces sometimes, and that’s just how the game goes.”' … [Read more...] about ‘To do what he’s doing is pretty impressive’: Rasmus Dahlin’s 5-point night leads Sabres to win at Toronto
Archives for January 28, 2026
Is scoring 10 points in one NHL game still possible? Darryl Sittler, Lindy Ruff and others see it differently
'“You do the stats and you see how many times 10 points is scored by one team,” said Sittler, who raised his family in the Buffalo area after he retired from the NHL in 1985, and whose children attended Nichols School. “Maybe one time a year, 10 goals in a game."' … [Read more...] about Is scoring 10 points in one NHL game still possible? Darryl Sittler, Lindy Ruff and others see it differently
In trying season, Rasmus Dahlin enjoys dynamic night in win over Maple Leafs; Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen injured
'The Sabres lost goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a lower-body injury after Auston Matthews put the Maple Leafs up 2-1 9:49 into the game. Ruff did not have an update and said the Finn will be examined by team doctors today.' … [Read more...] about In trying season, Rasmus Dahlin enjoys dynamic night in win over Maple Leafs; Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen injured
Sabres notes: Zach Metsa feeling more comfortable in NHL; Michael Kesselring happy to record first point
'Metsa, 27, made his big league debut in Montreal’s Bell Centre and earlier this month played his first game at New York’s Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Metsa feeling more comfortable in NHL; Michael Kesselring happy to record first point
Wednesday's Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs fall to Sabres, get swept in crucial five-game home stand (Toronto Sun) Leafs Takeaways: Home sweet home turned sour as playoffs in peril (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs vs. Sabres: Toronto looks done like dinner in last home game before Olympic break (Toronto Star) With Sittler in attendance, Maple Leafs fall to Sabres to extend losing streak (Toronto Globe and … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres star Rasmus Dahlin’s fiancée reveals she lost baby during near-death scare
'“Today was meant to be the day we finally met you,” Matovac, 25, wrote. “You will always hold a special place in our hearts as our first baby, even though we never had the chance to meet. Our love for you is endless. Though you didn’t get to experience this world, you played a vital role in ensuring that I could continue to be a part of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Rasmus Dahlin’s fiancée reveals she lost baby during near-death scare
Ex-NHL player is not a fan of his former teammate, Hall of Fame goalie: ‘I (bleeping) hate the guy’
'Barnaby was recently a guest on the “Clearing the Crease” podcast and described his disdain for Hasek during the time the two were with the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Ex-NHL player is not a fan of his former teammate, Hall of Fame goalie: ‘I (bleeping) hate the guy’
Dahlin's first hat trick leads Buffalo Sabres over slumping Toronto Maple Leafs 7-4
'Tage Thompson, with a goal and an assist in his 500th NHL game, Josh Doan, Alex Tuch and Jack Quinn provided the rest of the offence for Buffalo (30-17-5), which has won four straight. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen allowed two goals on five shots before leaving with a lower-body injury in the first period. Colten Ellis made 16 saves in relief to get the win. Mattias Samuelsson added … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s first hat trick leads Buffalo Sabres over slumping Toronto Maple Leafs 7-4
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin makes history no player in Buffalo hockey has ever done before
'Dahlin became the first blue liner ever to score a hat trick for Buffalo specifically against the Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin makes history no player in Buffalo hockey has ever done before
Dahlin hat trick helps propel Sabres to 7-4 win in Toronto
'Rasmus Dahlin's five-point game, including his first career hat trick in the Buffalo Sabres 7-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena' … [Read more...] about Dahlin hat trick helps propel Sabres to 7-4 win in Toronto
Dahlin steps up in a huge way as Sabres rip the Leafs
'Rasmus Dahlin has really been ramping up his game and it was on full display Tuesday. The Sabres captain picked up his first career hat trick and added two assists to give him five points and 400 career points. He played 26:24 and had 10 shot attempts.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin steps up in a huge way as Sabres rip the Leafs
Appert pleased with way Sabres continue to find success on road
'"I think he's just scratching the surface at how good of an NHL player he's going to become," Appert said with Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase. "He has the work ethic, the hockey intelligence and the drive to become a great player in this league. I think what we've done is provided him opportunity and belief. For whatever reason, he was behind guys in age and development, and … [Read more...] about Appert pleased with way Sabres continue to find success on road
Sabres fans show support for Rasmus Dahlin
'In her caption, Carolina Matovac shared that Monday would have been the baby’s due date. Dahlin wrote a letter to the Sabres community last year where he revealed his fiancée suffered heart failure and underwent a transplant.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans show support for Rasmus Dahlin
Dahlin scores hat trick, Sabres top Maple Leafs for 4th straight win
'Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist and Mattias Samuelsson had three assists for the Sabres (30-17-5), who are 19-3-1 since December 9. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen allowed two goals on five shots before leaving at 12:14 of the first period with an undisclosed injury. Colten Ellis made 16 saves in relief.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores hat trick, Sabres top Maple Leafs for 4th straight win
Dahlin learning to 'keep going' through year of challenges on, off ice
'The couple’s painful odyssey has not been lost on Dahlin’s teammates or coach Lindy Ruff. When they see precious moments like the smile on Dahlin’s face on the ice when the final horn sounded Tuesday, it was a reminder to them of just how far he and Matovac have come in their quest to regain some sort of normality in their lives.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin learning to ‘keep going’ through year of challenges on, off ice
