Monday's NHL play will see the Florida Panthers (28-23-3) hit the ice against the Buffalo Sabres (31-18-5), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers rank 11th and the Sabres seventh in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Sabres: Feb. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.00 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 22nd |
| Shots | 28.7 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.6 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 18.27% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.89% | 7th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.37 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 14th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 19.62% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.76% | 8th |
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Panthers vs. Sabres Top Players
Panthers
- One of Florida's top offensive players this season is Sam Reinhart, who has recorded 52 points in 54 games.
- With 25 goals and 25 assists, Brad Marchand is one of the top offensive options for Florida with his 50 points (1.0 per game).
- With 42 points through 54 games (19 goals and 23 assists), Sam Bennett has been an important part of Florida's offensive efforts this season.
- As Florida's top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 20 wins and 16 losses this season while giving up 111 goals with 770 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has totaled 28 goals and 28 assists in 54 games for Buffalo, good for 56 points.
- Alex Tuch is a top offensive contributor for Buffalo with 46 total points this season. He has scored 21 goals and added 25 assists in 53 games.
- Rasmus Dahlin's 11 goals and 33 assists add up to 44 points this season.
- Alex Lyon is 13-7-3 in 25 games this season, conceding 61 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 642 saves and a .913 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).
Panthers vs. Sabres Injury Report
Panthers
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Brad Marchand: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Anton Lundell: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Seth Jones: Out (Upper Body)
Sabres
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Ribs),
Jordan Greenway: Day-To-Day (Abdomen),
Jiri Kulich: Out (Ear),
Conor Timmins: Out (Leg),
Josh Dunne: Out (Middle-Body),
Jacob Bryson: Out (Upper Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Out (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Mammoth | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/29/2026 | Blues | L 5-4 | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Jets | L 2-1 | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 2/5/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 7-4 | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Kings | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-2 | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 2/3/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 2/5/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Devils | - | Away |