Sabres’ Dahlin exits game against Panthers with upper-body injury

Dahlin left the Sabres’ Monday matinee against their Atlantic Division foe during the second period.

By Kyle Morton · Daily Faceoff

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 7:06 PM

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Rasmus Dahlin exited Monday's game against the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury.
The 26-year-old Sabres captain had registered three points through his first four games of the season.
Dahlin finished third in Norris Trophy voting last season after recording 74 points in 77 games.

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Buffalo Sabres captain and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin left Monday's game against the Florida Panthers after sustaining an upper-body injury, the team announced. The 26-year-old blueliner entered the divisional matchup having recorded three points across his first four games of the new season.

The setback comes after Dahlin led Buffalo to the playoffs in 2025-26 and finished third in Norris Trophy voting with 74 regular-season points. The Sabres, who entered the contest with a 2-3-0 record, now prepare for an upcoming three-game road trip through Canada.

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Sabres’ Dahlin exits game against Panthers with upper-body injury

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