Rasmus Dahlin

Bussi dazzles in Hurricanes’ 2-1 win over Sabres

January 19, 2026 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — “Another level, definitely.” Those three words from Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov summed up the performance of goaltender Brandon Bussi, who one-upped the record-breaking start of his career in a 2-1 win Monday over […]

Hurricanes click in all facets, beat Sabres 6-2

December 2, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes got two goals from Sebastian Aho — including one of Carolina’s two on the power play — scored shorthanded and cruised to a 6-2 win over the visiting Sabres on Saturday […]

Necas plays OT hero again in Hurricanes’ 3-2 win over Sabres

November 8, 2023 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Sabres came back from two one-goal deficits, but the Hurricanes remained hot in overtime, getting a goal from — who else? — Martin Necas to win 3-2 on Tuesday at PNC Arena. […]

Hurricanes drop 2nd straight, lose in Buffalo

April 8, 2023 The Associated Press

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rasmus Dahlin was determined in ensuring the Buffalo Sabres would stay in playoff contention for another two days at least. The 2018 No. 1 draft pick continued punctuating what’s been his breakout […]

Aho’s hat trick propels Hurricanes past Sabres

November 4, 2022 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Coming off a workmanlike shootout win in Tampa on Thursday, the Carolina Hurricanes could be forgiven if they were out of gas Friday night with the Sabres waiting for them in Raleigh. But […]

Hurricanes rally past Sabres, clinch playoff berth

April 7, 2022 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Past the game’s midway point and down two goals, the fans in PNC Arena were looking for something — anything — to cheer, scream or yell about. They got it when Sabres defenseman […]

Hurricanes drop 2nd straight, lose 4-2 in Buffalo

April 5, 2022 Cory Lavalette

The Hurricanes knew they had a schedule full of trap games remaining before the postseason. That didn’t stop them from falling into the pit that is the red-hot Buffalo Sabres. Victor Olofsson had a goal […]

Aho spoils Skinner’s return in Hurricanes’ 4-3 win

January 12, 2019 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — It was Jeff Skinner’s first game against the Carolina Hurricanes and also the first NHL matchup between last summer’s first and second overall picks, Rasmus Dahlin and Andrei Svechnikov. But make no mistake: […]

Can Waddell lead the Hurricanes?

May 16, 2018 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — At last Wednesday’s press conference that announced the hiring of new coach Rod Brind’Amour, Tom Dundon — the Hurricanes’ new owner — cited several reasons for wanting Brind’Amour as his first coaching hire. […]

Struggling Sabres, Hurricanes land top two picks in NHL Draft

May 2, 2018 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — On June 1, 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres met for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final with a date for the Stanley Cup against the Edmonton Oilers awaiting the winner. That […]