Dahlin supplied a power-play goal, three hits and four blocked shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

The highly touted defenseman is scoring at an impressive clip based on six goals and a remarkable shooting percentage (8.7) through 30 games. Dahlin has played in every game, and notably, seven of his 18 points have taken place on the man advantage. While the Swede has tailed off offensively since his remarkable sophomore campaign -- one in which he averaged 0.68 points per game -- it's clear to see he's matured defensively despite Buffalo's overall struggles.

Dahlin scored two goals -- one on the power play -- in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Dahlin opened the scoring with the extra man at the game's 7:14 mark, and he potted the game-winner with 39 seconds left in the middle frame, breaking a 2-2 tie at even strength. The Sabres expected it to come a lot sooner when they drafted him first overall in 2018, but Dahlin finally has his first multi-goal game in his 225th NHL appearance. Despite Buffalo's recent struggles, Dahlin's quietly on pace to reach the 50-point mark for the first time in his career, with 17 points through 28 games.

Dahlin notched a power-play assist, four shots on goal, two hits and a minus-3 rating in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Dahlin finished November in good scoring form with 10 points (four on the power play) in 14 contests. The Swedish blueliner is already up to 14 points through 22 outings this year, putting him on pace to top the 50-point threshold for the first time in his career. He's added 46 shots on net, 29 hits, 17 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating.

Dahlin collected two power-play assists in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old blueliner has put together back-to-back multi-point performances, giving him two goals and six points in his last five games. Dahlin is one of the foundation pieces for the Sabres' rebuild, and the first overall pick in the 2018 Draft is only scratching the surface of his potential.

Dahlin scored a goal and an assist in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Both points came in a 15-second stretch in the second period, as the young blueliner helped set up Tage Thompson for a tally before Thompson returned the favor. Dahlin continues to grow into his role as the Sabres' No. 1 defenseman, scoring three goals and six points in the last eight games while routinely leading the team in ice time.

Dahlin posted an assist, three hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

While Dahlin helped out on a Tage Thompson goal in the second period, it was his defensive lapses in the third that helped the Kraken get back in the game. Dahlin is up to five assists, 16 shots on net, 18 hits and 12 PIM through 10 contests, but he also sports a minus-3 rating. With few better options on the roster, the first overall pick from 2018 should continue to see top-pairing usage even if the defensive struggles continue.

Dahlin dished out two assists -- one on the power play -- in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

Dahlin was also on the ice for all three of the goals against Buffalo, as he finished with a minus-2 rating and the Sabres failed to hold onto a 3-0 lead in regulation. That poor defensive effort was overshadowed by Dahlin's offensive output, which included an assist on Rasmus Asplund's overtime winner and brought the 21-year-old Swede to four points through seven games. A third 40-point campaign in his first four seasons is certainly within reach if Dahlin stays healthy.

Dahlin (lower body) is in the projected lineup for Thursday's season opener versus Montreal, John Vogl of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dahlin was dealing with a soft tissue issue toward the end of training camp, but he was never expected to be unavailable for Thursday's contest. The first overall pick from the 2018 Draft will skate on the Sabres' top pairing and first power-play unit against the Canadiens.

Dahlin (lower body) is expected to practice Monday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dahlin has missed practices and the final preseason game while dealing with an unspecified soft tissue injury. This could slightly impact his quality of play to begin the year, although he isn't expected to miss any game time. The Sabres begin the season Thursday versus the Canadiens.

Dahlin didn't practice Thursday due to a soft tissue problem, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Dahlin didn't practice Thursday, at this point there's no reason to believe he won't be ready for next Thursday's regular-season opener against the Canadiens. The 21-year-old blueliner racked up four goals and 40 points through 59 games in 2019-20 before totaling just five goals and 23 points in 56 contests last season, so he'll be looking to bounce back in a major way in 2021-22.