Florida Panthers Overcome by Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center

The Florida Panthers, with a record of 1-2 before the game, faced off against the Buffalo Sabres, standing at 1-3. The match concluded with a score of 5-2 in favor of the Sabres.

Game Highlights

The Panthers managed to net two goals throughout the game, demonstrating their offensive efforts despite the challenging opposition. Their performance was marked by a total of 25 shots on goal and a successful powerplay that contributed one goal from five shots. The team also showed resilience in defense with 24 hits and an impressive number of blocked attempts totaling 17.

On the other side, the Sabres capitalized on their opportunities, scoring five goals from 27 shots. Their even-strength play was particularly effective, resulting in all five goals scored during regular play. The home team's goaltender played a crucial role in their victory by saving 23 out of the 25 shots he faced.

Player Performances

Amongst individual performances for the Panthers, Nate Schmidt stood out by scoring one goal from his only shot attempt of the game. Sam Bennett also made significant contributions with one goal on three shot attempts, showcasing his accuracy and efficiency on ice. Evan Rodrigues displayed commendable effort despite not scoring; leading with five shot attempts and contributing an assist.

For Buffalo Sabres, Jordan Greenway was awarded as one of the stars for his impactful presence on ice which contributed significantly to his team's victory alongside Henri Jokiharju and Mattias Samuelsson who were instrumental in both defense and offense.

Looking Ahead

The Florida Panthers are set to face off against Boston Bruins at TD Garden on October 14th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming match broadcasted live on ESPN+, SCRIPPS-FLA for local viewers or NESN for those near Boston ensuring no moment is missed from what promises to be an exciting encounter between these teams.