Sabres Aim to Break Losing Streak Against Panthers This Saturday

Sunrise, Florida; March 7, 2025 – The Buffalo Sabres (24-31-6) will face off against the Florida Panthers (39-21-3) at 6 p.m. EST Saturday, looking to snap a five-game losing streak. The matchup takes place at the FLA Live Arena, as both teams aim to strengthen their positions in the Atlantic Division.

The Sabres have struggled this season, standing at the bottom of the division with a -19 scoring differential, having tallied 194 goals while conceding 213. In contrast, the Panthers, currently second in the Atlantic Division, boast a solid 7-5-1 record in division games and have excelled in power-play situations, achieving a 20-5-3 record when they score at least one power-play goal.

Florida will enter this game with momentum, having recently secured significant victories and demonstrating the ability to score efficiently. Key performers for the Panthers include Sam Reinhart, who has contributed 32 goals and 35 assists this season, and Aleksander Barkov, who has produced five goals and 10 assists over the last ten games.

Buffalo’s leading scorer, John-Jason Peterka, is having a promising season with 20 goals and 31 assists. Meanwhile, defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has been making an impact with five goals and eight assists in his last ten outings.

In their last meeting, the Panthers emerged victorious with a 5-2 win over the Sabres. History suggests that Florida has had the upper hand, and this game will mark the third and final matchup between teams this season.

Recent performance trends indicate that the Panthers are in good form, going 8-2-0 in their last ten games. They are averaging 3.4 goals and just 1.7 goals against per game. Conversely, the Sabres have showed some signs of life, averaging 3.6 goals across their last ten but struggling defensively, giving up 3.6 goals per game.

No injuries have been reported for either team ahead of Saturday’s game, allowing both squads to field their full rosters.