Brad Marchand and Rasmus Dahlin will be leading the way for the Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres, respectively, when the two teams collide on Friday, Feb. 27 at Amerant Bank Arena, beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Here is everything you need to know about the Panthers-Sabres game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Panthers vs. Sabres Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | -1.5 | 210 | -258 | 6.5 | 110 | -130 | -115 | -105 |
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Panthers vs. Sabres Prediction
ATS Pick: Panthers (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Panthers 4 - Sabres 2
Panthers vs. Sabres Betting Insights
- In 30 games this season, Florida and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- Buffalo has played 28 games this season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
- The two teams average 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this game's total.
- These two teams allow a combined 6.3 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game'scontest's over/under.
- The Panthers are 18th in goals scored in the league, and the Sabres rank 10th.
- The Panthers are 25th in the league in goals conceded, and the Sabres are 15th.
Panthers Stats
- The Panthers' 175 total goals (3.0 per game) make them the 18th-ranked scoring team in the league.
- Florida has conceded 191 total goals (3.3 per game), ranking 25th in NHL play in goals against.
- They have the league's 22nd-ranked goal differential at -16.
- The 41 power-play goals Florida has put up this season (on 213 chances) are the eighth-most in the NHL.
- The Panthers are 20th in the league with a 19.25% power-play conversion rate.
- The seven shorthanded goals Florida has scored this season rank second among all NHL teams.
Panthers Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 58 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 45 | 15 | 39.3% |
| Brad Marchand | 47 | 27 | 25 | 52 | 52 | 13 | 12.5% |
| Sam Bennett | 58 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 57 | 20 | 47.7% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 57 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 46 | 22 | 38.5% |
| Anton Lundell | 55 | 16 | 26 | 42 | 55 | 10 | 52.3% |
Panthers Player Props
Sabres Stats
- The Sabres are 10th in the league in scoring (194 goals, 3.3 per game).
- Buffalo allows 3.0 goals per game (177 total), which ranks 15th in the league.
- Their +17 goal differential is 10th-best in the league.
- With 34 power-play goals (on 172 chances), Buffalo ranks 16th in the NHL.
- The Sabres have the NHL's 16th-ranked power-play percentage (19.77).
- In terms of shorthanded goals, Buffalo has seven.
Sabres Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 58 | 31 | 30 | 61 | 53 | 21 | 45.5% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 54 | 11 | 37 | 48 | 88 | 22 | - |
| Alex Tuch | 57 | 21 | 26 | 47 | 48 | 29 | 45.2% |
| Ryan McLeod | 58 | 11 | 30 | 41 | 67 | 26 | 46.7% |
| Josh Doan | 58 | 19 | 20 | 39 | 48 | 37 | 26.7% |
Sabres Player Props
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