The Florida Panthers (1-1) and the Buffalo Sabres (0-3) take the ice in Buffalo, New York on October 12, 2024 at KeyBank Center, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Panthers vs. Sabres: Oct. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Panthers' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.41 | 1st |
| Shots | 33.7 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 23.51% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.47% | 6th |
Sabres' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.98 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 11th |
| Shots | 30.9 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 16.59% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.84% | 13th |
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Panthers vs. Sabres Top Players
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart was among Florida's leading contributors a season ago, totaling 94 points. He averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 24.5%.
- Matthew Tkachuk was another of Florida's major contributors last season, totaling 88 total points (26 goals and 62 assists).
- With 80 points in 73 games last season (23 goals and 57 assists), Aleksander Barkov Jr. was an important part of Florida's offense.
- In 58 games played last season, Sergei Bobrovsky (36-17-4) allowed 135 goals.
Sabres
- Alex Tuch's 22 goals and 37 assists in 75 games for Buffalo last season added up to 59 total points.
- Rasmus Dahlin racked up 59 points last season, with 20 goals and 39 assists.
- Tage Thompson's 29 goals and 27 assists added up to 56 points.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was 27-22-4 last season, conceding 132 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).
Panthers vs. Sabres Injury Report
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Questionable (Lower Body),
Adam Boqvist: Questionable (Face),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Upper Body),
Justin Sourdif: Out (Undisclosed)
Sabres
Nicolas Aube-Kubel: Out (Lower Body),
John-Jason Peterka: Questionable (Concussion)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2024 | Bruins | W 6-4 | Home |
| 10/10/2024 | Senators | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/12/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/14/2024 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 10/15/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/17/2024 | Canucks | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/4/2024 | Devils | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/5/2024 | Devils | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/10/2024 | Kings | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/12/2024 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/16/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/17/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/19/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |