The Florida Panthers (6-3-1) square off against the Buffalo Sabres (4-4-1) as a part of Monday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers are third (with 13 points) and the Sabres seventh (9 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Sabres: Oct. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, October 28, 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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.3 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 20% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 89.29% | 4th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 22nd |
| Shots | 28 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 3.85% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 16th |
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Panthers vs. Sabres Top Players
Panthers
- With six goals and eight assists this season, Sam Reinhart is one of Florida's leading contributors (14 points).
- Anton Lundell is another of Florida's major contributors currently with 11 total points (five goals and six assists) to his name.
- On 35 shots (for seven goals) and three assists, Sam Bennett has contributed 10 points this season.
- Across seven games played, Sergei Bobrovsky has a goaltending record of 4-2-1. During those games, he's allowed 21 goals while recording 164 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has totaled seven goals and four assists in nine games for Buffalo, good for 11 points.
- Alex Tuch has totaled nine total points (1.0 per game) this season. He has three goals and six assists.
- Buffalo's Owen Power is among the top offensive players on the team with seven total points (two goals and five assists).
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has an .899 save percentage (27th in the league), with 161 total saves, giving up 18 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put together a 3-2-1 record this season.
Panthers vs. Sabres Injury Report
Panthers
Tomas Nosek: Out (Upper Body),
Justin Sourdif: Out (Undisclosed),
Jonah Gadjovich: Questionable (Back)
Sabres
Zachary Benson: Questionable (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2024 | Wild | L 5-1 | Home |
| 10/24/2024 | Rangers | W 3-1 | Away |
| 10/26/2024 | Islanders | W 6-3 | Away |
| 10/28/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 11/1/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 11/2/2024 | Stars | - | Home |
| 11/7/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2024 | Blackhawks | W 4-2 | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Stars | W 4-2 | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Red Wings | W 5-3 | Home |
| 10/28/2024 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 11/1/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 11/5/2024 | Senators | - | Home |