The Florida Panthers (46-29-4) host the Buffalo Sabres (35-37-6) at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida on April 12, 2025, starting at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers rank fifth while the Sabres are 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Sabres: April 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.04 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.67 | 7th |
| Shots | 31.6 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 24.34% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.87% | 10th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 18.1% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.29% | 25th |
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Panthers vs. Sabres Top Players
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart has been imperative to Florida's offense this season, registering 79 points in 78 games.
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. has 69 points (20 goals, 49 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Florida's offensive effort is aided by Matthew Tkachuk's 69 points. He's contributed 35 assists.
- In 53 games played this season, Sergei Bobrovsky (33-18-2) has allowed 125 goals.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 44 goals and 27 assists in 72 games for Buffalo add up to 71 total points on the season.
- John-Jason Peterka has racked up 63 points this season, with 26 goals and 37 assists.
- Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin is among the leaders on the team with 63 total points (16 goals and 47 assists).
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 24-23-4 this season, compiling 1260 saves and giving up 164 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .885 save percentage (57th in the league).
Panthers vs. Sabres Injury Report
Panthers
Sam Bennett: Out (Upper Body),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Tomas Nosek: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Sam Reinhart: Day-To-Day (Rest)
Sabres
Tyson Kozak: Out (Hip),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Lower Body),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2025 | Red Wings | L 2-1 | Away |
| 4/8/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Red Wings | W 4-1 | Home |
| 4/12/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 4/14/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 4/15/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2025 | Bruins | W 6-3 | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Hurricanes | W 3-0 | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/12/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 4/13/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 4/15/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 4/17/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |