'Dahlin, who has also received the Rick Martin Memorial Award determined by fan vote for the Sabres player who demonstrates on-ice excellence, resilience and dedication to the community, set a career-high with 74 points in the 2025-26 campaign, helping the Sabres end their 14-year playoff drought after an arduous offseason during which Dahlin’s fiancée Carolina Matovac … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is finalist for Masterton Trophy recognizing perseverance
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Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for the Masterton Trophy
'Dahlin and his fiancée, Carolina Matovac, revealed last summer that Matovac had an emergency heart transplant while the two were vacationing in Europe. They also disclosed that because of the emergency surgery, the couple lost their unborn baby.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for the Masterton Trophy
Buffalo's playoff run boosts demand for Sabres-themed hats made by refugee women
'The hats are made through a partnership between Stitch Buffalo and Water Buffalo Club, organizations already well-known around Buffalo for the distinct furry Buffalo Bills hats fans wear during football season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s playoff run boosts demand for Sabres-themed hats made by refugee women
Sabres prepare for playoff showdown with Canadiens
'"We know them, they know us, so, it's gonna be a battle,” Dahlin said. “It comes down to compete. It comes down to who wants it more every shift.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare for playoff showdown with Canadiens
What 2 know about Sabres-Canadiens series in Round 2
'This will be the eighth series between the two teams in Stanley Cup Playoffs history, according to the Sabres. Montreal won four of those, but the last time they met, back in the 1998 conference semifinals, Buffalo rolled to a four-game sweep.' … [Read more...] about What 2 know about Sabres-Canadiens series in Round 2
Buffalo Sabres to face Montreal Canadiens during round two of playoffs
'Game one is Wednesday night at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to face Montreal Canadiens during round two of playoffs
Dahlin loving playoff hockey in Buffalo after long wait
'“Every shift matters (in the playoffs),” Dahlin said Monday, a little more than 12 hours after learning Montreal would be the next opponent. “It's a mix of everything, honestly, but I think to play games that really matters, that's the best part about it.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin loving playoff hockey in Buffalo after long wait
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Canadiens vs. Sabres Eastern 2nd Round preview
'Sabres: They continue their play on the road. Against the Bruins, who finished the regular season tied with the Carolina Hurricanes for the most wins at home with 29, the Sabres looked like world-beaters at TD Garden. They won three games on the road, including clinching their spot in the second round in Game 6. There's no question that their raucous crowds give them a bump in … [Read more...] about 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Canadiens vs. Sabres Eastern 2nd Round preview
Round 2 preview | 4 storylines for Sabres vs. Canadiens
'Like the Sabres, the Canadiens overcame any lack of playoff experience to win Round 1 against the Lightning. It was a remarkably close seven-game series; every game was decided by one goal, and four needed overtime. The Game 7 winner saw forward Alex Newhook swat a bouncing puck off Andrei Vasilevskiy late in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Round 2 preview | 4 storylines for Sabres vs. Canadiens