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Sweden\u2019s Rasmus Dahlin says lack of overtime playing time was coach\u2019s decision<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sweden\u2019s top defenseman, Rasmus Dahlin, spoke out about being left on the bench during Team Sweden\u2019s overtime in the men\u2019s hockey quarterfinal loss to Team USA<\/a> at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.<\/p>\n

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Dahlin, captain of the Buffalo Sabres<\/a>, led Sweden with the most ice time at 21:23 per game and recorded five points, including one goal and four assists, over five games. Despite being ready, he was not put on the ice for the decisive 3-on-3 overtime period.<\/p>\n

Sweden lost 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday after Quinn Hughes scored the winning goal for the U.S.<\/a>, ending Sweden\u2019s chance at a medal. Dahlin ran the top power-play unit but had to watch from the bench as coach Sam Hallam made lineup choices that drew criticism.<\/p>\n

Back in Buffalo on Monday, Dahlin spoke to the reporters<\/a> after his return.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was good to go. It\u2019s not my decision. I wanted to be out there that\u2019s for sure. It is what it is. I can\u2019t do anything about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hallam\u2019s decisions extended beyond Dahlin, with Oliver Ekman-Larsson dressed but seeing minimal ice time, and Elias Pettersson averaging under 11 minutes per game.<\/p>\n

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Sweden beat Italy and Slovakia in the group stage and advanced past Latvia in the Playoff Qualification, but losses to Finland in group play and the United States in the quarterfinals ended their run.<\/p>\n

In both the Olympics and the 4 Nations Face-Off, Dahlin was one of Sweden\u2019s top players. While he didn\u2019t see ice time in overtime or on the penalty kill, he did play on the power play during the Olympics and contributed effectively.<\/p>\n

Even without a medal, the Sabres captain remains confident in his abilities<\/a> and is ready to use the Olympic experience to help Buffalo in their playoff push.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlmost every game was a must-win for us, so I got a chance to work on handling emotions and handling pressure,\u201d the 25-year-old said. \u201c\u2026 I was able to work on my own game in terms of that, and I know what it takes to be on a big stage and play important games, so I think I can bring experience with that (to Buffalo).\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sweden\u2019s early exit leaves some lingering \u201cwhat ifs,\u201d but Rasmus Dahlin turns his focus back to the NHL, battle-tested despite the disappointment. Dahlin is set to return for the Sabres when they face the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. Buffalo currently holds the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference as they continue their push toward the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Related: Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson reveals plan after Team USA\u2019s hockey gold win<\/a><\/p>\n

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