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Buffalo Sabres power play shines in 5-3 victory over Florida Panthers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 4:13 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Buffalo Sabres power play shines in 5-3 victory over Florida Panthers

Summary

On October 12, 2026, the Buffalo Sabres improved their struggling power play during a 5-3 win against the Florida Panthers. Entering the game with a dismal 1-for-17 on power plays, the Sabres converted 2-of-5 opportunities in this matchup. Rasmus Dahlin opened scoring with a power-play goal while Noah Ostlund followed up with another in the third period, giving Buffalo a crucial lead. Despite losing Dahlin to an upper-body injury later in the game, the special teams performance was a potential turning point. The Sabres are set to face the Montreal Canadiens next.

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By the Numbers

•Buffalo Sabres convert 2-of-5 power play opportunities against Florida.
•Rasmus Dahlin and Noah Ostlund scored power-play goals.
•Dahlin left the game with an upper-body injury.
•Sabres improve to 3-for-22 on the power play this season.
•Next game is against the Montreal Canadiens on October 13, 2026.

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4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Sabres’ Ugly Power-Play Numbers Flip in One Afternoon

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The Buffalo Sabres‘ power play has been abysmal through the season’s first few games, but that changed on Monday afternoon.The Sabres entered Monday’s matchup vs. the Florida Panthers with one of the NHL’s worst power-play units. Buffalo was a staggering 1-for-17 on the man advantage, which averaged to a conversion percentage of just 5.9.In the […] The post Buffalo Sabres’ Ugly Power-Play Numbers Flip in One Afternoon appeared first on HEAVY.
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