This remains a city behind its team.

Rasmus Dahlin arrived in Buffalo as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2018 NHL draft wanting to be part of the revival for a city rabid about a Sabres team that hadn't been to playoffs in the six years before his arrival. Eight seasons later, he not only finally helped the Sabres get back there, but was a key factor in the franchise winning its first postseason series in almost two decades. As the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard, Dahlin took a few extra moments to let it all sink in.

Watch the Game Highlights from Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres, 05/01/2026

Closeout time has arrived in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the pressure to avoid a Game 7 squarely is on Montreal, Buffalo and Vegas.

Rasmus Dahlin (Buffalo Sabres) with a Powerplay Goal vs. Boston Bruins, 04/28/2026

Sabres fans were counting on something bigger here.

The Sabres have been firing away at Jeremy Swayman, and our expert NHL predictions anticipate Rasmus Dahlin picking up a helper tonight in Game 4 against the Bruins.

Josh Allen arrived first when the Bills traded up seven spots to draft him at No. 7 in April. The Sabres followed in June by selecting Rasmus Dahlin first overall.

The Sabres have a golden opportunity for their Game 2 matchup against the Bruins.