Cats' comeback effort comes up short, Panthers lose 5-3 in Buffalo for second straight regulation defeat

TRENDINGNLCS Game 2 | Live updatesWeek 6 Waiver WireFantasy Basketball Draft KitWeek 5 Winners and LosersMarvin Harrison Jr. trade gradesStory byStory byCats' comeback effort comes up short, Panthers lose 5-3 in Buffalo for second straight regulation defeatDavid DworkMon, October 12, 2026 at 7:58 PM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesReinhart Gets Going, But Sabres Power Past PanthersSam Reinhart certainly loves playing against the Buffalo Sabres — and he got going with the Florida Panthers on Monday […]Florida Hockey NowNoah Ostlund scores go-ahead goal in third period in Sabres' 5-3 win over Panthers(AP) — Noah Ostlund scored the go-ahead goal on the power play 7:15 into the third period, and the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday in an outing both teams lost key players to injury.Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin scored his second goal of the season before not returning after sustaining an upper-body injury early in the second period.Associated PressBuffalo Sabres Vs. Florida Panthers - Lineups, Injury Updates, And Game NotesSabres hoping to bounce back from two straight home losses to Western Conference foes against a division rivalThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresAdvertisementAdvertisementThree takeaways from Panthers first regular season loss, 4-1, to MinnesotaThe Panthers outshot the Wild but it wasn't enough as they fall in the home openerFlorida Panthers On SIFlorida Panthers: The Power Play is Off to a Brutal StartSUNRISE — Remember when the Florida Panthers had a power play that was humming along and scoring about once every […]Florida Hockey NowMarkstrom Leaves Florida Panthers Game Early. Maurice Has an UpdateAlready playing without Sasha Barkov and Brad Marchand because of injury, the Florida Panthers saw starting goalie Jacob Markstrom leave […]Florida Hockey NowPanthers Suffer First Regulation Loss Of Season, Fall 4-1 To MinnesotaKirill Kaprizov’s dominant hat trick spoiled Florida’s home opener as defensive lapses and a sluggish start snapped the Panthers’ season-opening point streak in front of a sellout crowd.The Hockey News - Florida PanthersPanthers vs Sabres Prediction, Picks, NHL Odds for Monday, October 12Read our Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres prediction, picks, and NHL odds for Monday, October 12.Action NetworkSabres' Dahlin leaves with upper-body injury in 2nd period against Panthers(AP) — The Buffalo Sabres ruled out captain Rasmus Dahlin returning after he sustained an upper-body injury in the second period against the Florida Panthers on Monday.The Sabres did not provide any further details in making the announcement.Associated PressPanthers Afternoon GameDay at Sabres: How to Watch, Stream; Lines, Goalies, BettingThe Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres hit the ice for a Monday afternoon tilt at KeyBank Arena as a number […]Florida Hockey NowPower Play Issues Plaguing Florida Panthers at Start of SeasonInside the Numbers: Even with the injuries, the production shouldn't be this bad for Florida with the man advantageFlorida Panthers On SIPanthers Make Sam Reinhart Change Amid Struggles, InjuriesThe Florida Panthers have had one of those bump starts to a season that can change the outlook for the rest of the campaign. Aleksander Barkov is out for a while with an injury. Brad Marchand was injured soon after and will also miss a chunk of time. Beyond that, it’s just been a slow […] The post Panthers Make Sam Reinhart Change Amid Struggles, Injuries appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYKaprizov Goes Wild, Panthers Lose Home OpenerSUNRISE — The Florida Panthers found home to be not-so-hospitable Saturday in a 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild. The […]Florida Hockey NowNo banner, no victory in Florida Panthers' home-opener loss to WildFor the first time in three years, there was no ceremony, no banner raising, no chants of "repeat" or "we want three" during the Panthers' home opener.Palm Beach PostAs Sabres Seek To End Slide In Atlantic Division Standings, Slew Of Buffalo Forwards Must Shake Off Slow Start And Begin Generating OffenseThe Buffalo Sabres have been one of the NHL's worst teams on offense this season, and many of their veterans are hurting for goals and assists. The Sabres have get better efforts in the offensive zone, because if they don't, significant change could be on the horizon for them.The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresSabres Spinning Their Wheels And Struggling Offensively On Long HomestandBuffalo now 2-2 at KeyBank Center this season after 4-1 loss to Utah on SaturdayThe Hockey News - Buffalo Sabres'They Brought A Little Juice': Paul Maurice Sticking With Line Featuring Sam Bennett Centering Tkachuk BrothersPaul Maurice is unleashing the bruising trio fans craved, betting on the Tkachuk brothers’ chemistry and Sam Bennett’s grit to spark the Panthers’ offense in Buffalo.The Hockey News - Florida PanthersTkachuk Brothers Get Their Shot with Sam Bennett Today in BuffaloSUNRISE — Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice knew everyone not only wanted to see Matthew and Brady Tkachuk play together […]Florida Hockey NowThree Kirill Kaprizov goals do the trick as Wild bounce backWhile the Minnesota Wild didn’t escape unscathed from their trip to the Sunshine State in the heart of hurricane season, they found a way to end their three-game road swing on a high note. Kirill Kaprizov’s first hat trick of the season and another superlative night on the penalty kill lifted the Wild to a 4-1 win at Florida on Saturday evening as they bounced back from their first regulation ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.Kaprizov has 4-point night, Wild top Panthers 4-1 to spoil Florida's home opener(AP) — Kirill Kaprizov had three goals and an assist, Matt Boldy scored his first goal of the season in the game's first minute, and the Minnesota Wild spoiled Florida's home opener by beating the Panthers 4-1 on Saturday night.Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt continued his hot start, stopping 29 shots.Associated Press