Sabres get Dahlin back, lose Olofsson to illness

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) and left wing Victor Olofsson (71) Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

Sabres D Rasmus Dahlin returns to practice, RW Victor Olofsson out Wednesday with non-COVID illness

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 2/22/22

The Buffalo Sabres were handily defeated by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday to fall further behind in the NHL wild-card race. They knew ahead of time that it would be a tough road assignment playing without Rasmus Dahlin, but now it looks like the former first overall pick could be back on the ice for the team's Wednesday game against the Montreal Canadiens.

The same cannot be said, however, for Victor Olofsson.

Victor Olofsson will not travel to Montreal due to a non-COVID illness, Don Granato announced.

Rasmus Dahlin (lower body) felt well enough in his rehab skate to joint the team for practice, which is good news.
— Jourdon LaBarber (@JourdonLaBarber) February 22, 2022

Dahlin has played in all but two of Buffalo's games this season. He currently leads the Sabres in assists (25) and is third in points (33).

In his fourth NHL season, Olofsson is third on the team in assists with 17. He's also added seven goals for 24 total points.

Buffalo is currently eighth in the wild-card standings with 40 points and a 16-27-8 record. The Sabres play the league-worst Canadiens (11-33-7, 29 points) on the road at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

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