Sabres Continue Road Dominance

SUNRISE, Fla. – The Buffalo Sabres continued their impressive road form, defeating the Florida Panthers 3-2 at Amerant Bank Arena on Friday night. This victory extends Buffalo’s road point streak to eight games, showcasing their growing confidence and ability to win consistently away from home.

Beck Malenstyn scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, while Peyton Krebs added an insurance goal into an empty net. Alex Lyon delivered a stellar performance in net, stopping 28 shots to secure the win.

Key Moments and Game Analysis

The Sabres took a 2-1 lead late in the third period when Malenstyn’s slap shot from the point found the back of the net. The Panthers challenged the goal, alleging goalie interference, but the call stood.

“There were a lot of moments last year where we were up in games and were not able to close it out,” Malenstyn said. NHL.com

Florida attempted to rally late, with Sam Bennett’s shot deflecting off the post and inadvertently being swept in by Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin for an own goal, but the Sabres held on for the win.

Lyon Shines Against Former Team

Alex Lyon, who previously played for the Panthers during the 2022-23 season, was instrumental in the Sabres’ victory. He made 28 saves, marking his second win against his former team this month.

“The guys played great tonight,” said Lyon, who has won nine straight road games. NHL.com

Lyon has been a key factor in the Sabres’ recent success, boasting a record of 2-2-0 in his last four starts.

Standings Implications

The Sabres are now tied with Detroit for second place in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers are facing an uphill battle to secure a playoff spot, currently eight points behind Boston for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with 23 games remaining.

Scoring Summary

• Buffalo Sabres: Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs (empty net), Beck Malenstyn
• Florida Panthers: Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett (own goal)

FAQ

Who scored the winning goal for the Sabres?

Beck Malenstyn scored the go-ahead goal for the Sabres in the third period.

How many saves did Alex Lyon make?

Alex Lyon made 28 saves for the Sabres.

What is the Sabres’ current road point streak?

The Sabres have an eight-game road point streak.