NHL EDGE stats: Dahlin sets top single-game skating distance of season
Rasmus Dahlin, defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, achieved the highest skating distance in a single game this season
Rasmus Dahlin sets a new record for single-game skating distance
Rasmus Dahlin, defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, set a new record for the highest skating distance in a single game this season. In a 3-2 shootout win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, Dahlin covered a distance of 4.91 miles.
This surpassed the previous record held by Kirill Kaprizov, forward for the Minnesota Wild, who skated 4.87 miles in a 4-3 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens on Dec. 21. Prior to that, Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson held the record for best distance by a defenseman this season with 4.71 miles in a 4-3 shootout loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 13.
Dahlin's distance ranks among the top in NHL EDGE data
Dahlin's impressive distance of 4.91 miles places him sixth in the NHL EDGE data for the past three seasons. The top five spots are held by Connor McDavid (5.40 miles), Thomas Chabot (5.19 miles), Zach Werenski (5.16 miles), Cam Fowler (5.14 miles), and Erik Karlsson (4.93 miles).
In addition to his remarkable skating distance, Dahlin is also excelling in other areas. He currently ranks fourth in the NHL for average time on ice per game with 25 minutes and 40 seconds. Among defensemen, he is tied for ninth in points with 43 (14 goals, 29 assists) in 57 games. He is also tied for second in goals and second in shots on goal with 176.
Dahlin's performance in NHL EDGE stats
According to NHL EDGE stats, Dahlin is among the League leaders in various categories this season. He has covered a total skating distance of 212.16 miles, placing him in the 99th percentile. His top shot speed of 100.71 miles per hour also ranks in the 97th percentile.
When it comes to total skating distance, Dahlin is only surpassed by Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche (219.98 miles) and Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning (212.63 miles). With his exceptional performance on the ice, Dahlin continues to solidify his reputation as a standout defenseman in the NHL.
