"Florida extended its winning streak to five games by blanking the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 on Thursday. Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov each scored a goal and added two assists and rookie Mackie Samoskevich also lit the lamp. Sergei Bobrovsky made 16 saves for his fourth shutout of the season. It was the 423rd win of his career, tying him with Tony Esposito for 10th in NHL history."
"The reeling Sabres arrive in Sunrise in the midst of a miserable five-game losing streak that has seen them surrender a total of 25 goals. On Thursday, Buffalo led by two midway through the second period before eventually losing 6-5 to the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Tage Thompson leads the Sabres in goals (34) and scoring with 54 points."
The Florida Panthers will close a five-game homestand against the Buffalo Sabres with a matchup slated for 1 p.m. ET. Florida has won five straight, including a 3-0 shutout of Columbus in which Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov each scored and added two assists, Mackie Samoskevich scored, and Sergei Bobrovsky recorded 16 saves and his fourth shutout, tying Tony Esposito with his 423rd career win. Buffalo has lost five consecutive games, allowing 25 goals and most recently falling 6-5 to Tampa Bay after leading by two. Tage Thompson leads Buffalo with 34 goals and 54 points. Projected starters list Bobrovsky for Florida and Lyon for Buffalo. Broadcasts include Scripps and MSG-B with radio coverage on 104.3 WQAM, 106.3 ESPN West Palm, and Thunder 100.3.
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