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

The Florida Panthers (10-7-2) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET, at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. TV: Scripps Sports, MSGB. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers.

NHLSaturday, March 20, 2027

Florida Panthers10-7-2

1:00 PM ETMar 20, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateMar 20, 2027

Time1:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVScripps Sports, MSGB

Team comparison

Florida PanthersBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

3.2

2.9

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.4

10-7-2Record8-6-3

5th in Atlantic DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

6-7Road record / home record4-5

WLLWLLast 5LWLWW

W1StreakL1

Team stats

Florida PanthersBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

2.95

3.29

Shots Against per Game

25.9

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.9

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.16

2.94

Shots per Game

29.4

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

24.4

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

306

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Florida Panthers

Sandis Vilmanis LW · Undisclosed

Out

Brad Marchand LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

Aleksander Barkov C · Knee

Injured Reserve

Jonah Gadjovich LW · Neck - Surgery

Injured Reserve

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

Recent form

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

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

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

Florida Panthers
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: Scripps Sports, MSGB.

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

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

Who is injured for Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres?

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

Where is Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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