Dahlin scored a power-play goal and fired five shots on net in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Dahlin sparked the Sabres' offense with a power-play tally less than two minutes into regulation. With the twine finder, the 25-year-old blueliner is up to four goals, 27 points, 86 shots on net and 36 blocks across 31 games this season. After a stretch of offensive inconsistencies throughout November, Dahlin has three goals and 10 points in his last seven games. He is well on track to reach the 50-plus point mark for the fifth consecutive season and remains a high-level defenseman who averages over a block per game.

Dahlin scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Dahlin opened the scoring at 7:36 of the first period and helped out on Tage Thompson's game-tying goal in the second. With two goals and six helpers during his four-game point streak, Dahlin is starting to find a rhythm again after a quiet end to November. The defenseman is up to three goals, 25 points, 75 shots on net, 34 blocked shots, 24 hits, 33 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 28 appearances. He can contribute across the board from a top-pairing role, so Dahlin should continue to see ample ice time.

Dahlin logged three assists, four shots on net and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Dahlin set up both of Josh Doan's power-play tallies as well as Alex Tuch's game-winning goal 20 seconds into overtime. With a goal and five helpers over his last three games, Dahlin is picking up the pace again on offense. He's at 23 points (10 on the power play), 72 shots on net, 23 hits, 31 blocked shots, 33 PIM and a minus-13 rating over 27 outings this season. The 25-year-old continues to see workhorse usage in a top-pairing role.

Dahlin scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

It was the 25-year-old blueliner's first goal since Oct. 30, snapping a 14-game drought. Dahlin also hadn't managed a multi-point performance since Nov. 21, producing just two assists over his prior seven contests, but on the season, he's still contributed two goals and 20 points in 26 games with 68 shots on net, 31 blocked shots, 31 PIM and 23 hits with a minus-12 rating.

Dahlin recorded two assists and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 9-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Dahlin has seven helpers over four games since returning from a personal absence. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to 16 points, 45 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 13 hits and a minus-5 rating over 18 appearances. He's not playing as much of a physical game as in years past, but his all-around production remains fairly strong, especially with a great pace on offense.

Dahlin picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 5-1 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

The star blueliner helped set up tallies by Noah Ostlund in the first period and Beck Malenstyn in the second. Dahlin has posted back-to-back two-assist performances since returning from a three-game absence due to a personal matter, and on the season, the 25-year-old has a goal and 13 points in 16 contests with 41 shots on net, 19 blocked shots, 13 hits and a minus-9 rating.

Dahlin logged two assists in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Dahlin missed three games while attending to a personal matter. He was not eased back into action, logging 27:05 of ice time in this contest while earning his third multi-point effort of the season. The defenseman has a goal, 10 helpers, 38 shots on net, 18 blocked shots, 13 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 15 appearances this year. His large role makes him a strong blueliner in fantasy, particularly for managers in need of category coverage.

Dahlin (personal) was activated from non-roster player status Saturday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

The Sabres returned Zac Jones to AHL Rochester in a corresponding move. Dahlin is poised to return to the lineup against Detroit on Saturday after missing the last three games. He has accounted for one goal, eight assists, 38 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and 12 hits through 14 appearances this season. Dahlin will occupy a top-pairing role and see time on the first power-play unit against the Red Wings.

Dahlin (personal) has been placed on the non-roster, injured reserve list Friday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

While Dahlin is in Sweden to attend to a personal matter, the team will need an extra defenseman on the 23-man roster. With the available spot, the Sabres recalled Zac Jones from AHL Rochester. As soon as Dahlin rejoins the team, he will be eligible to be taken off the non-roster list.

Dahlin will be returning to Sweden for personal reasons, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

There is no timetable for how long Dahlin will be away from the team, but it seems unlikely to be a short-term absence. Bowen Byram figures to see increased opportunities with the No. 1 power-play unit while Dahlin is on leave.