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Sabres With Depleted Defense Heading Into Rematch With Playoff Foe

The Buffalo Sabres entered a critical stretch of their season with a major setback on Monday, as star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin left their 5–3 victory over the Florida Panthers with an injury during the second period. Coach Lindy Ruff listed Dahlin as day-to-day and confirmed he would miss the team’s upcoming three-game road trip, though the exact nature of the injury was not disclosed.

The Sabres, already thin on defense, responded by acquiring two additional defensemen from the Pittsburgh Penguins in a trade later that day, addressing their roster’s immediate needs ahead of a rematch with a playoff-contending opponent.

The Panthers also faced personnel challenges, as starting goaltie Markstrom was pulled from the game after reporting discomfort in his net. Dahlin’s absence compounds concerns for Buffalo, who rely heavily on his two-way dominance to anchor their blue line.

With key players sidelined, the Sabres will need to navigate a tough schedule while navigating the fallout from Monday’s injuries and roster moves.

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