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Sabres Surge: Dahlin's Return Sparks Playoff Hopes
4 Dec
Summary
- Rasmus Dahlin's return marks a 6-4 record in the last 10 games.
- Key players like Zucker, Benson, and Norris have also returned healthy.
- The team's five-on-five expected goals percentage has improved significantly.

The Buffalo Sabres are demonstrating a significant turnaround in their performance over the past 10 games, sparking renewed hope for a playoff push. This resurgence coincides with the return of defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, whose presence has coincided with a 6-4 record and his own strong individual statistics, including eight points in that span.
Beyond Dahlin, the team has also benefited from the recent healthy returns of key forwards Jason Zucker, Zach Benson, and Josh Norris. This influx of talent has contributed to the Sabres becoming one of the league's top five-on-five teams by expected goals percentage, a mark not seen since their last playoff appearance in the 2010-11 season.
While still dealing with injuries to Jiri Kulich and Michael Kesselring, the Sabres are closer to full strength than they have been all season. If they can address their goaltending issues, they could become a significant factor in the competitive Eastern Conference playoff race.




