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Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) visit the Florida Panthers (10-7-2) on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL. TV: MSGB, Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres.

NHLWednesday, December 30, 2026
Buffalo Sabres logoBuffalo Sabres8-6-3
7:00 PM ETDec 30, 2026
Florida Panthers logoFlorida Panthers10-7-2
DateDec 30, 2026
Time7:00 PM ET
VenueAmerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
TVMSGB, Scripps Sports

Team comparison

Buffalo SabresFlorida Panthers
Goals per game
2.9
3.2
Goals allowed per game
3.4
2.9
8-6-3Record10-7-2
6th in Atlantic DivisionStanding5th in Atlantic Division
4-4Road record / home record4-2
LWLWWLast 5WLLWL
L1StreakW1

Team stats

Buffalo SabresFlorida Panthers
Goals Against Average
3.29
3.06
Shots Against per Game
27.1
25.3
Penalty Kill Percentage
71.2
85.7
Power Play Goals Against
17
11
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
2.94
3.11
Shots per Game
28.4
29.5
Power Play Goals
8
19
Power Play Percentage
14.3
23.5
Short Handed Goals
1
1
Penalty Minutes
158
292

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Buffalo Sabres
Alex Lyon G · Shoulder
Injured Reserve
Konsta Helenius C · Upper Body
Out
Justin Danforth RW · Upper Body
Injured Reserve
Matt Grzelcyk D · Lower Body
Injured Reserve
Florida Panthers
Sandis Vilmanis LW · Undisclosed
Out
Brad Marchand LW · Knee
Injured Reserve
Injured Reserve
Jonah Gadjovich LW · Neck - Surgery
Injured Reserve

Recent form

Buffalo SabresLWLWW
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-4
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 5-2
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsL 1-2
Oct 31, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 3-2
Oct 29, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksW 7-6
Florida PanthersWLLWL
Nov 10, 2026 · at Columbus Blue JacketsW 4-1
Nov 8, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 1-4
Nov 7, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsL 3-4
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-3
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsL 3-5

Season series

BUF leads series 1-0
Mar 20, 2027FLA 0, BUF 0
Dec 30, 2026BUF 0, FLA 0
Nov 21, 2026BUF 0, FLA 0
Oct 12, 2026FLA 3, BUF 5

Team pages

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and statsFlorida Panthers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers?

The game is on Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL.

How can I watch Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers?

TV: MSGB, Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers?

Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3. Florida Panthers: 10-7-2.

Who is injured for Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers?

Listed out or doubtful: Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lyon, Konsta Helenius, Justin Danforth, Matt Grzelcyk. Florida Panthers: Sandis Vilmanis, Brad Marchand, Aleksander Barkov, Jonah Gadjovich. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers played?

Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL.

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