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    Florida Panthers @ Buffalo Sabres

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    24-18-3, 10-9-0 Away
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    Sabres
    BUF
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    24-16-4, 14-6-2 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Panthers
      0
    • Sabres
      3
    Game 1
    10/18
    • Panthers
      4
    • Sabres
      3
    Game 2
    1/12
    • Sabres
      5
    • Panthers
      3
    Game 3
    2/2
    • Sabres
      3
    • Panthers
      2
    Game 4
    2/27

    Game Information

    KeyBank Center
    KeyBank Center
    7:00 PM, January 12, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Buffalo, NY
    Attendance: 16,343
    • Referees:
    • Justin Kea
    • Furman South
    • Linesmen:
    • Mark Shewchyk
    • Shandor Alphonso

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
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