Rasmus Dahlin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Rasmus Dahlin is an NHL defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Rasmus Dahlin has 19 goals, 55 assists and 74 points in 77 games, worth 14.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Rasmus Dahlin stands out as an elite offensive defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, driving play with exceptional skill. At 26, in his eighth professional season, he has recorded an impressive 74 points from 19 goals and 55 assists in 77 games, contributing to a high 15.3 GAR.
His impact is most pronounced at even strength, where his offensive contributions are a significant asset, accounting for +6.8 GAR. Dahlin's ability to generate scoring chances and control the puck makes him a foundational piece of his team's attack from the blue line.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 204 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 1 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 19 | 55 | 74 | +18 | 76 | 194 | 9.8% | 24:11 | 56.3% | 16.7 | 0.8 | 14.5 | 2.60 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +10.7 | +0.2 | +2.9 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 95th, GAR 98th, WAR 98th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 19 | 55 | 74 | 14.5 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 17 | 51 | 68 | 13.4 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 20 | 39 | 59 | 13.1 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 15 | 58 | 73 | 11.8 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 13 | 40 | 53 | 6.7 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 4.0 |
| 2019-20 | 59 | 4 | 36 | 40 | 7.5 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 9 | 35 | 44 | 7.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Rasmus Dahlin has been worth 14.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 98th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+10.7 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+0.2).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.5 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rasmus Dahlin's GAR this season?
Rasmus Dahlin has been worth 14.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 98th percentile of NHL players.
What is Rasmus Dahlin's WAR this season?
Rasmus Dahlin has been worth about 2.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 98th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Rasmus Dahlin have this season?
Rasmus Dahlin has 19 goals and 55 assists for 74 points in 77 games this season.
Is Rasmus Dahlin a good defenseman?
Rasmus Dahlin ranks in the 98th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (14.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Rasmus Dahlin's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Rasmus Dahlin has accumulated 78.9 career GAR and 434 points.
When was Rasmus Dahlin drafted?
Rasmus Dahlin was drafted in 2018 — Round 1, Pick 1 — BUF.