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NHL play on Monday features the Florida Panthers (2-1-2) visiting the Buffalo Sabres (2-3) at KeyBank Center, starting at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers rank ninth and the Sabres 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Sabres: Oct. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Panthers' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 1.80 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.40 | 7th |
| Shots | 27.4 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 23.2 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 3.57% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.27% | 20th |
Sabres' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.20 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.80 | 26th |
| Shots | 26.4 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 21.2 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 5.88% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 62.50% | 30th |
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Panthers vs. Sabres Top Players
Panthers
- With three goals and one assist this season, Matthew Tkachuk is one of Florida's top contributors (four points).
- With zero goals and three assists, Lars Eller is one of the top offensive options for Florida with his three points (0.6 per game).
- Sam Bennett has created three points for Florida in five games this season, scoring on 0% of his shots and recording zero goals and three assists.
- As Florida's top goalie, Jacob Markstrom has recorded 2 wins and 1 loss this season while giving up seven goals with 76 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has scored three goals (0.6 per game) and dished out two assists (0.4 per game), fueling the Buffalo offense with five total points (1.0 per game). He averages 5.8 shots per game, shooting 10.3%.
- Owen Power is a top offensive contributor for Buffalo with five total points this season. He has scored one goal and added four assists in five games.
- Noah Ostlund is a crucial player on offense for Buffalo with one goal and two assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 1-2-0 this season, collecting 43 saves and allowing 12 goals (4.0 goals against average) with a .782 save percentage (63rd in the league).
Panthers vs. Sabres Injury Report
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Lower Body),
Brad Marchand: Out (Leg)
Sabres
Conor Timmins: Out (Lower Body),
Jason Zucker: Out (Abdomen),
Alex Lyon: Out (Upper Body),
Topias Leinonen: Out (Lower Body),
Jack Rathbone: Out (Undisclosed)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/4/2026 | Ducks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/6/2026 | Kings | W 2-1 | Away |
| 10/10/2026 | Wild | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/12/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Wild | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/8/2026 | Stars | L 4-0 | Home |
| 10/10/2026 | Mammoth | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/12/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/13/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 10/17/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |