# NHL Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers matchups

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nhl-buffalo-sabres-and-florida-panthers-matchups
> Updated: 2026-10-24T02:41:52.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Florida Panthers 5-3 in a game marked by significant injuries to key personnel. Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin suffered an upper-body injury and was listed as day-to-day, while Panthers goaltender Jacob Markstrom left the game after the first period. Although Florida coach Paul Maurice stated, ‘There’s no injury there’ regarding Markstrom, the Sabres secured the win via a third-period power-play goal by Noah Ostlund.

In subsequent action, the Florida Panthers secured a 3-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks, driven by a late winning goal from Lars Eller.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: NHL Results: Panthers defeat Blackhawks and Red Wings prepare for Flames

The Florida Panthers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 behind a late goal by Lars Eller, while the Detroit Red Wings look to extend their winning streak against the Calgary Flames.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhl-results-panthers-defeat-blackhawks-and-red-wings-prepare-for-flames

### 2026-10-12: Buffalo Sabres defeat Florida Panthers 5-3 amid key injuries

The Buffalo Sabres beat the Florida Panthers 5-3, but both teams suffered key losses to injury, including Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and Panthers goaltender Jacob Markstrom.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rasmus-dahlin-sustains-upper-body-injury-during-sabres-game

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