Rasmus Dahlin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Rasmus Dahlin is an NHL defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Rasmus Dahlin has 9 points (2 goals, 7 assists) in 11 games, a 69-point pace over 84 games. He is 5th on the Buffalo Sabres in scoring. 4 of the 9 came at even strength and 5 on the power play. He is averaging 24:40 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
A defenseman in his prime, Rasmus Dahlin provides a high level of play, logging top-pair minutes. Drafted first round, pick one overall, he produces points at a high rate, consistently getting to dangerous scoring areas and shooting from everywhere on the ice.
His primary limitation is taking penalties often, but his offensive contributions remain significant for his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 204 lb |
| Born | April 13, 2000 (age 26) in Lidkoping, Sweden |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 1 — BUF |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 7 | 9 | +4 | 6 | 34 | 5.9% | 24:40 | 58.9% | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.32 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.1 | +0.1 | +0.9 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 78th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Power Play | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 7 | 9 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24:40 | 34 | 5.9% | 2 | 5 | 0.82 | 2.4 | 0.37 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 2025-26 | 77 | 19 | 55 | 74 | 14.0 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 17 | 51 | 68 | 13.3 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 20 | 39 | 59 | 13.6 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 15 | 58 | 73 | 13.6 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 13 | 40 | 53 | 7.4 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 5.2 |
| 2019-20 | 59 | 4 | 36 | 40 | 6.7 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 9 | 35 | 44 | 7.9 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Rasmus Dahlin has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.1 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.0 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 1.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Rasmus Dahlin's WAR this season?
Rasmus Dahlin has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Rasmus Dahlin have this season?
Rasmus Dahlin has 2 goals and 7 assists for 9 points in 11 games this season.
Is Rasmus Dahlin a good defenseman?
Rasmus Dahlin ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (1.8) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Rasmus Dahlin's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Rasmus Dahlin has accumulated 83.6 career GAR and 443 points.
How tall is Rasmus Dahlin, and how much does he weigh?
Rasmus Dahlin is 6'3" tall and weighs 204 lb. Born April 13, 2000 (age 26) in Lidkoping, Sweden.
How does Rasmus Dahlin score across situations in 2026-27?
Rasmus Dahlin has 4 even-strength points, 5 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Rasmus Dahlin's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Rasmus Dahlin has scored on 5.9% of 34 shots in 2026-27.