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The NHL schedule on Saturday features a showdown between the Florida Panthers (3-3) and the Buffalo Sabres (1-3), starting at 1 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Panthers vs. Sabres: Oct. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Time: 1 p.m. 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.50 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 13th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.5 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 25.00% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 90.00% | 8th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.50 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 18.78% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.35% | 24th |
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Panthers vs. Sabres Top Players
Panthers
- One of Florida's top offensive players this season is Brad Marchand, who has recorded six points in six games.
- Anton Lundell has five points (two goals, three assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Through six games, Evan Rodrigues has proven himself as a contributor for Florida. He has four points (two goals and two assists).
- In four games played this season, Sergei Bobrovsky (3-1-0) has given up seven goals.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 72 points last season made him a vital offensive option for Buffalo. He had 44 goals and 28 assists in 76 games.
- Rasmus Dahlin helped lead the attack for Buffalo last season with 17 goals and 50 assists.
- Alex Tuch's 35 goals and 31 assists added up to 66 points.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was 24-24-5 last season, allowing 169 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .887 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Panthers vs. Sabres Injury Report
Panthers
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body)
Sabres
Michael Kesselring: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Lower Body),
Carson Meyer: Out (Knee),
Joshua Norris: Out (Upper Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Flyers | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/15/2025 | Red Wings | L 4-1 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Devils | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Bruins | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Avalanche | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/15/2025 | Senators | W 8-4 | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/20/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 10/22/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 10/24/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |