Sabres' Cozens explains decision to defend Dahlin after Matthews cross-check

After seeing Buffalo Sabres defenceman Rasmus Dahlin take a cross-check in the neck area from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews, Dylan Cozens knew it was important to show his teammate that he had his back.

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