Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Buffalo Sabres on Jan 13, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 4, Buffalo Sabres 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Florida Panthers score | 4 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.19 | 2.07 |
| 2nd | A.J. Greer | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.50 | 1.57 |
| 3rd | Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:12 | 0.29 | 1.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:35 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Uvis Balinskis, Carter Verhaeghe | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:19 | BUF | Jacob Bryson | Ryan McLeod, Zach Metsa | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 15:11 | FLA | A.J. Greer | Sam Bennett, Carter Verhaeghe | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:57 | BUF | Zach Benson | Tage Thompson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 11:07 | FLA | Anton Lundell | Eetu Luostarinen, Gustav Forsling | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:46 | FLA | A.J. Greer | Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Bennett | 6v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 19:46 | BUF | Alex Tuch | Bowen Byram, Rasmus Dahlin | 6v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.16 | 2.51 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Hits | 18 | 22 |
| Blocks | 14 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.19 | 2.07 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.50 | 1.57 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:12 | 0.29 | 1.30 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:53 | 0.77 | 1.23 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.09 | 1.22 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 20:55 | 0.64 | 1.16 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19:29 | 0.27 | 1.08 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:19 | 0.02 | 0.93 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:58 | 0.01 | 0.65 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:03 | 0.04 | 0.43 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.14 | 0.42 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:40 | 0.10 | 0.36 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:16 | 0.03 | 0.32 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:25 | 0.09 | 0.02 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:14 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.02 | -0.09 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:31 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.06 | -0.84 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:08 | 0.50 | 1.15 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:55 | 0.00 | 1.12 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:18 | 0.01 | 0.97 |
| Zach Benson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.59 | 0.97 |
| Zach Metsa | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.00 | 0.82 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:16 | 0.07 | 0.73 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:03 | 0.25 | 0.31 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:51 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Peyton Krebs | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.13 | 0.03 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:14 | 0.36 | -0.04 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:27 | 0.14 | -0.10 |
| Josh Dunne | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:13 | 0.02 | -0.11 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:41 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:27 | 0.07 | -0.14 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:46 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:07 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:53 | 0.28 | -0.30 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.49 | W |
| Colten Ellis | Buffalo Sabres | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | -0.11 | L |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4–3 on Jan 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.51 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.16 — Florida Panthers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Carter Verhaeghe led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.07 on 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 4–3 on Jan 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 4, Buffalo Sabres 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Carter Verhaeghe led all skaters at 2.07, on 0G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 2.51 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.16, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 32 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 23. High-danger chances went 16 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 20 of 23 (-0.49 goals saved above expected); Colten Ellis stopped 28 of 31 (-0.11 goals saved above expected).