Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has accumulated a few foundational pieces of a Hall of Fame résumé, including three NHL All-Star Game selections, but the coming months could see the standout defenseman accelerate his journey toward potential enshrinement.
Dahlin, whose 2025-26 campaign got off to an uncharacteristically sluggish start, returned to his typical elite level in mid-November with a stretch where he scored 19 points (three goals and 16 assists) in 18 games. He's tallied four goals and 24 helpers across 35 appearances this season.
His vastly improved play is one of the major reasons the Sabres, who previously sat in the Eastern Conference basement, are suddenly one of the NHL's hottest teams with a 10-game winning streak that's vaulted them into serious postseason contention in the East.