The Florida Panthers (39-21-3) host the Buffalo Sabres (24-31-6) as a part of Saturday's NHL slate, starting at 6 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers are second (with 81 points) and the Sabres 16th (54 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Sabres: March 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Panthers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.25 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 9th |
| Shots | 31.9 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 23.81% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.33% | 13th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.49 | 30th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 16.95% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.76% | 22nd |
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Panthers vs. Sabres Top Players
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart has been imperative to Florida's offense this season, recording 67 points in 63 games.
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. has 17 goals and 42 assists for Florida to compile 59 total points (0.9 per game).
- Through 52 games, Matthew Tkachuk has proven himself as a scoring option for Florida. He has 57 points (22 goals and 35 assists).
- In the 42 games Sergei Bobrovsky has played this season, his save percentage is .907, 21st in the league.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has totaled 54 points (0.9 per game) for Buffalo, with 31 goals and 23 assists in 55 games (playing 18:02 per game).
- John-Jason Peterka has helped lead the attack for Buffalo this season with 20 goals and 31 assists.
- Rasmus Dahlin's 11 goals and 39 assists add up to 50 points this season.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 20-19-4 this season, compiling 1082 saves and allowing 134 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .890 save percentage (53rd in the league).
Panthers vs. Sabres Injury Report
Panthers
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Brad Marchand: Out (Upper Body)
Sabres
Jason Zucker: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jack Quinn: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jiri Kulich: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jacob Bernard-Docker: Day-To-Day (Not Injury Related)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2025 | Flames | W 3-0 | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Lightning | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 3-0 | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 3/15/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Sharks | L 6-2 | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Lightning | L 6-5 | Away |
| 3/8/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/10/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 3/12/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 3/15/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |