The Florida Panthers (3-3, riding a three-game losing streak) hit the road against the Buffalo Sabres (1-3) at KeyBank Center. The game on Saturday, Oct. 18 begins at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which team we think will emerge with the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.
Panthers vs. Sabres Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Panthers 3, Sabres 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-148)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- Florida has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Panthers scored only one goal, they lost both times.
- Florida finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Panthers have scored at least three goals two times, and are 2-0-0 in those games.
- In the three games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 2-1-0 record (four points).
- In the three games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres had a record of 36-39-7 last season and were 7-7-14 in overtime contests.
- Buffalo accumulated 29 points (12-8-5) in its 25 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Last season the Sabres recorded only one goal in nine games, and they picked up two points (1-8-0).
- Buffalo picked up six points (2-15-2 record) last season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Sabres scored more than two goals 50 times, accumulating 71 points (33-12-5).
- Buffalo scored a single power-play goal in 31 games last season and recorded 25 points.
- When outshooting its opponent last season, Buffalo was 15-15-2 (32 points).
- The Sabres' opponents had more shots in 49 games last season. The Sabres went 21-23-5 in those games (47 points).
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Team Stats Comparison (2024-25)
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th | 2.5 | Goals Scored | 2.5 | 26th |
| 12th | 2.83 | Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 22nd |
| 19th | 27.8 | Shots | 28.8 | 12th |
| 5th | 24.5 | Shots Allowed | 34.3 | 30th |
| 7th | 25% | Power Play % | 21.43% | 15th |
| 7th | 90% | Penalty Kill % | 93.75% | 3rd |
Panthers vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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