Final Score: Sabres 3 - Panthers 2
Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Panthers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 56 | 61 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 3 |
| Stat | Sabres | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 58 | 58 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 50% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 25, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 5, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 3, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Florida Panthers
Feb 2, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 27, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ New York Islanders
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
@ Montreal Canadiens
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Nashville Predators
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
Panthers
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 26, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 5, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 4, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 2, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Winnipeg Jets
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Utah Mammoth
Jan 27, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 25, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Minnesota Wild
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Winnipeg Jets
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1