Buffalo Sabres Seek to Outmaneuver Florida Panthers in Sunshine State Showdown

As the Buffalo Sabres prepare to face off against the Florida Panthers, fans are keenly anticipating what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Sabres have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, showcasing both resilience and areas needing improvement.

In their last game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Sabres were unable to find the back of the net, resulting in a 3-0 defeat. Despite putting up 34 shots and having six powerplay opportunities, they couldn't capitalize on their chances. Their faceoff win percentage stood at a mere 32 percent – an area that has been consistently low over recent games.

However, there's a silver lining from their previous match against the New Jersey Devils where they turned things around with an impressive 5-2 victory. The team's shooting percentage was at 14 percent as they managed to convert five out of 36 shots into goals. This performance was underpinned by solid goaltending with a save percentage holding firm at 100 percent.

The game prior saw them pitted against the Ottawa Senators where they faced a tough loss with a scoreline of 6-2. Despite this setback, it's worth noting that goaltending remained strong with another save percentage of 100 percent – indicating that while defensive lapses may occur, there is reliability between the pipes.

As we look ahead to their next challenge at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, it will be crucial for Buffalo to tighten up defensively and improve on faceoffs if they wish to come out on top against Florida Panthers' dynamic offense.

Fans can catch all the action live on April 13th at ESPN+ online or through MSG-B and BSFL television networks starting from nine o'clock Eastern Time.