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NHL action on Saturday includes a matchup in Buffalo, New York between the Florida Panthers (3-3) and Buffalo Sabres (1-3) at KeyBank Center, starting at 1 p.m. ET 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 | 2.5 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 13th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.5 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 25% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 90% | 8th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 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
- With three goals and three assists this season, Brad Marchand is one of Florida's leading contributors (six points).
- With two goals and three assists, Anton Lundell is one of the most important contributors for Florida with his five points (0.8 per game).
- Evan Rodrigues has contributed four points for Florida in six games this season, scoring on 16.7% of his shots and recording two goals and two assists.
- Across four games played, Sergei Bobrovsky has a goaltending record of 3-1-0. During those games, he's allowed seven goals while recording 83 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson totaled 44 goals and 28 assists in 76 games for Buffalo last season, resulting in 72 points.
- Rasmus Dahlin racked up 67 total points (0.9 per game) last campaign. He had 17 goals and 50 assists.
- Alex Tuch's 35 goals and 31 assists added up to 66 points.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had an .887 save percentage (51st in the league) last season, allowing 169 goals (3.2 goals against average). He put together a 24-24-5 record.
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),
Carson Meyer: Out (Knee),
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Lower Body),
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 |