Buffalo Sabres star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin gets severely punished by the NHL for a vicious high-stick
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin was fined $5000 by the NHL's Department of Player Safety for high sticking Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell during a game on Monday October 28th 2024.
This fine is the maximum amount permitted under the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) & the funds will go to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
The incident took place at 12:58 of the third period during an intense Atlantic Division matchup between the Buffalo Sabres & the Florida Panthers. In the play Dahlin's stick made contact with Lundell's face resulting in a high sticking penalty. Officials assessed Dahlin a minor penalty for slashing on the ice but after further review the Department of Player Safety opted to issue a fine.
The game itself marked the second time these two teams faced off this season. The reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers led by head coach Paul Maurice were eager for redemption after a loss prior to the Buffalo Sabres. They capitalized on this opportunity securing a 5-2 victory over the Sabres with Florida captain Aleksander Barkov making a triumphant return from an eight game absence due to a lower body injury.
Dahlin's actions & subsequent fine underscore the NHL's stance on maintaining player safety particularly when high sticking incidents occur. The NHL's announcement was shared on X (Twitter) with fans & analysts discussing the incident & Dahlin's reputation for physical play.
Stay tuned for more updates as further developments unfold.
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