Sabres share 'traumatic' health situation Rasmus Dahlin's fiancee experienced

In the letter, Dahlin and Matovac extended a "heartfelt thank you to the tremendous nurses, doctors, and rehabilitation staff at the Hospital Centre of Antibes Juan–les–Pins, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Marseille, the Sahlgrenska Hospital in Gothenburg and the Hogsbo Rehabilitation Center."

They also thanked Sabres co-owners Terry and Kim Pegula, and "Kevyn Adams, Lindy Ruff, and the Sabres organization, who did everything possible to support us during this difficult time and showed how much they truly cared for us."

Dahlin and Matovac added that they want to "spotlight the importance of CPR treatment, CPR training, organ donation, and heart-related issues that impact so many people and families around the world."

The captain and his fiancée

Dahlin and Matovac met in Sweden in 2015, three years before the Sabres made Dahlin the first overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. They began dating in 2019.

According to the letter, Matovac has remained in Sweden to recover, still unable to rejoin Dahlin back in Buffalo. Dahlin addressed local media following Friday's practice to speak about her health and his mindset following the experience.

Many on X offered well-wishes after hearing their story.

Dahlin is about to begin his eighth NHL season in Buffalo and hopes to help the Blue and Gold snap their 14-year playoff drought.