Tage Thompson and Brad Marchand will lead the way for the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers, respectively, when the two teams face off on Monday, Jan. 12 at KeyBank Center, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. ET. Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Sabres-Panthers game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Sabres vs. Panthers Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabres | -1.5 | 215 | -265 | 6.5 | 114 | -135 | -115 | -105 |
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Sabres vs. Panthers Prediction
ATS Pick: Panthers (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Sabres 4 - Panthers 3
Sabres vs. Panthers Betting Insights
- In 19 games this season, Buffalo and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- Florida has played 21 games this season that ended with over 6.5 goals.
- These two teams average 6.2 goals per match combined, 0.3 less than this game's total.
- Opponents of these teams average 6.3 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this game's over/under.
- The Panthers are 19th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 16th-ranked Sabres.
- The Panthers are 21st in the league in goals allowed, and the Sabres are 15th.
Sabres Stats
- The Sabres' 137 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 16th in the NHL.
- Buffalo has conceded 134 total goals (3.1 per game), ranking 15th in NHL play in goals against.
- Their goal differential (+3) ranks 14th in the league.
- The 23 power-play goals Buffalo has scored this season (on 127 chances) rank 21st in the NHL.
- The Sabres are 21st in the league with an 18.11% power-play conversion rate.
- Buffalo has recorded five shorthanded goals this season (fifth among all NHL squads).
Sabres Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 43 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 34 | 16 | 47.8% |
| Alex Tuch | 42 | 13 | 22 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 45% |
| Josh Doan | 43 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 38 | 33 | 40% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 39 | 4 | 25 | 29 | 67 | 18 | - |
| Ryan McLeod | 43 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 45 | 17 | 45.1% |
Panthers Stats
- With 133 goals (3.0 per game), the Panthers have the league's 19th-ranked offense.
- Florida has allowed 141 total goals this season (3.2 per game), ranking 21st in the NHL.
- They have the 20th-ranked goal differential in the league at -8.
- Florida has 30 power-play goals (on 165 chances), 10th in the NHL.
- The Panthers have the league's 20th-ranked power-play percentage (18.18).
- This season, Florida has five shorthanded goals (fifth in league).
Panthers Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | 41 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 43 | 13 | 12.5% |
| Sam Reinhart | 44 | 23 | 21 | 44 | 30 | 12 | 35.8% |
| Sam Bennett | 44 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 42 | 17 | 48.3% |
| Anton Lundell | 44 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 48 | 8 | 52% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 43 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 35 | 13 | 36.5% |
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