The Buffalo Sabres (24-15-4) and the Florida Panthers (23-18-3) take the ice in Buffalo, New York on January 12, 2026 at KeyBank Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres rank sixth in the Eastern Conference with 52 points and the Panthers are 12th in the Eastern Conference with 49 points.
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Sabres vs. Panthers: Jan. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Time: 7 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)
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.19 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 18.11% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.47% | 2nd |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.02 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 23rd |
| Shots | 29.1 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 26 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 18.18% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.55% | 5th |
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Sabres vs. Panthers Top Players
Sabres
- One of Buffalo's top offensive players this season is Tage Thompson, who has recorded 41 points in 43 games.
- With 13 goals and 22 assists, Alex Tuch is one of the most important offensive options for Buffalo with his 35 points (0.8 per game).
- Through 43 games, Josh Doan has proven himself as an important offensive option for Buffalo. He has 30 points (15 goals and 15 assists).
- As Buffalo's top goalie, Alex Lyon has recorded 10 wins and 6 losses this season while allowing 54 goals with 521 saves.
Panthers
- Brad Marchand has totaled 23 goals and 23 assists in 41 games for Florida, good for 46 points.
- Sam Reinhart is a key piece of the offense for Florida with 44 total points this season. He has scored 23 goals and added 21 assists in 44 games.
- Florida's Sam Bennett is among the leading scorers on the team with 33 total points (16 goals and 17 assists).
- Sergei Bobrovsky is 18-12-1 this season, compiling 647 saves and giving up 88 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .880 save percentage (59th in the league).
Sabres vs. Panthers Injury Report
Sabres
Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),
Alex Lyon: Out (Lower Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Michael Kesselring: Out (Lower Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body)
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Brad Marchand: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Seth Jones: Out (Upper Body),
Matthew Tkachuk: Day-To-Day (Groin),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Canucks | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Rangers | W 5-2 | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Ducks | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/14/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Maple Leafs | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Canadiens | L 6-2 | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Senators | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 1/16/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |