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Match Report

Barkov, Reimer help Panthers top Sabres 4-1 for 5th straight

Aleksander Barkov scored his 24th goal of the season, James Reimer made 24 saves in his first start in six games and the surging Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Friday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/6/26 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 5-2 NHL
11/4/26 vs Ottawa Senators L 1-2 NHL
10/31/26 @ Los Angeles Kings W 3-2 NHL
10/29/26 @ Anaheim Ducks W 7-6 NHL
10/27/26 @ San Jose Sharks W 2-0 NHL
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Team Stats

BUF FLA
4
Blocked Shots
12
14
Hits
27
7
Takeaways
12
25
Shots
30
0
Power Play Goals
0
3
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
31
Faceoffs Won
31
50.0
Faceoff Win Percent
50.0
10
Giveaways
19
8
Total Penalties
9
30
Penalty Minutes
40

Head to Head

FLA leads series 3-0

BUF Last 5 matchups FLA
  1. 3 Final 2018-04-07 @ FLA 4
  2. 1 Final 2018-03-03 @ FLA 4
  3. 2 Final 2018-02-02 @ BUF 4
  4. 1 Final 2017-11-11 @ BUF 4

Injuries

Florida Panthers

  • Anton Lundell Out
  • Brad Marchand Injured Reserve
  • Aleksander Barkov Injured Reserve
  • Jonah Gadjovich Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres

  • Konsta Helenius Out
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

NHL News

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