Panthers eliminated from playoffs despite win vs Sabres
The Florida Panthers were eliminated from playoff contention Saturday, even after Vincent Trocheck scored late in the third period to help hold off the Buffalo Sabres 4-3.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
3
Florida Panthers
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| FLA | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Play by Play
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Missed 19:58 3-4
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Goal 19:43 3-4
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Penalty 19:16
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Goal 18:37 2-4
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Goal 15:51 2-3
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Goal 15:30 1-3
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Missed 12:19 0-3
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Missed 11:05 0-3
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Missed 10:27 0-3
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Missed 6:39 0-3
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Missed 5:28 0-3
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Missed 4:40 0-3
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Missed 3:07 0-3
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Missed 0:15 0-3
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Missed 14:37 0-3
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Penalty 14:10
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Missed 13:30 0-3
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Missed 12:06 0-3
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Penalty 9:25
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Missed 5:16 0-3
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Missed 4:46 0-3
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Missed 15:01 0-3
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Goal 13:39 0-3
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Missed 11:42 0-2
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Goal 10:59 0-2
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Missed 10:40 0-1
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Penalty 8:37
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Missed 6:37 0-1
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Missed 3:50 0-1
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Goal 3:04 0-1
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Missed 2:47 0-0
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Penalty 2:16
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Penalty 1:11
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Missed 0:59 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 3-4
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Period End 20:00 3-4
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Missed 19:58 3-4
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Face Off 19:43 3-4
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Stoppage 19:43 3-4
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Goal 19:43 3-4
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Giveaway 19:41 2-4
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Giveaway 19:34 2-4
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Face Off 19:16 2-4
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Penalty 19:16
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Stoppage 19:16 2-4
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Blocked 19:15 2-4
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Face Off 18:37 2-4
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Goal 18:37 2-4
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Giveaway 18:32 2-3
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Giveaway 18:30 2-3
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Blocked 18:29 2-3
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Blocked 18:14 2-3
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Giveaway 17:31 2-3
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Shot 17:31 2-3
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Giveaway 17:25 2-3
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Shot 17:22 2-3
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Shot 17:14 2-3
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Face Off 16:59 2-3
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Stoppage 16:59 2-3
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Shot 16:59 2-3
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Shot 16:53 2-3
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Giveaway 16:48 2-3
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Face Off 16:01 2-3
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Stoppage 16:01 2-3
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Shot 16:01 2-3
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Giveaway 15:56 2-3
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Face Off 15:51 2-3
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Goal 15:51 2-3
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Face Off 15:42 1-3
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Stoppage 15:42 1-3
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Face Off 15:36 1-3
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Stoppage 15:36 1-3
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Shot 15:36 1-3
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Face Off 15:30 1-3
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Team Stats
BUF
FLA
12
Blocked Shots
20
11
Hits
6
11
Takeaways
7
41
Shots
27
1
Power Play Goals
1
3
Power Play Opportunities
3
33.3
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
34
Faceoffs Won
34
50.0
Faceoff Win Percent
50.0
13
Giveaways
25
3
Total Penalties
3
6
Penalty Minutes
6
Head to Head
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
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