Dahlin, Thompson savor playoff march

Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson sit down to unpack their gritty path from rebuild pains to Buffalo's playoff doorstep, the kind of journey that tests every fiber in a blue-collar franchise. These two anchors have carried the Sabres through injuries and slumps that would break lesser teams, whispering "this is the place" after years of close calls. With the postseason stakes looming larger than ever, their reflections reveal the quiet confidence building in that locker room.