US EditionSabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin Says His Fiancée Is Recovering From a Lifesaving Heart Transplant
Carolina Matovac underwent lifesaving CPR and an emergency heart transplant after major heart failure during a vacation, now recovering in Sweden and preparing to return home.
- Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin revealed on September 19, 2025, that his fiancée Carolina Matovac underwent a lifesaving heart transplant this summer while in France.
- Matovac experienced major heart failure after feeling sick for days, was put on life support in a French hospital, and required repeated CPR for hours before the transplant.
- Dahlin and Matovac published a letter thanking emergency staff, organ donors, and expressing gratitude for the support during the most challenging chapter of their lives.
- Dahlin highlighted that without the critical CPR she received, the outcome could have been devastating, and he praised Matovac for her remarkable determination, spirit, positivity, and resilience.
- Matovac is currently rehabilitating in Sweden and is expected to recover fully, while Dahlin stays committed to Buffalo as the team’s leader entering a critical season.
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NHL star reveals fiancée received heart transplant after suffering 'major heart failure' during vacation
Buffalo Sabres star Rasmus Dahlin revealed in an open letter to hockey fans that his fiancée, Carolina Matovac, received a heart transplant after she experienced "major heart failure" while the couple was vacationing in France early this summer. The Sabres captain detailed the traumatic experience in a letter shared by the team Friday. According to Dahlin, Matovac had been feeling ill for several days, which led to her experiencing "major heart …
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Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin says his fiancée is recovering from a lifesaving heart transplant
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has revealed that his fiancée, Carolina Matovac, needed a lifesaving heart transplant over the summer.
Sabres Captain Rasmus Dahlin Reveals Fiancée Needed Emergency Heart Transplant
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