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NHL Predictions: Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres, October 12

Welcome back for another glorious campaign of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
NHL Predictions: Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres, October 12
Key Things to Know
  • Last Word on Hockey predicts the Florida Panthers will defeat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Monday.
  • Both the Panthers and the Sabres enter the contest following 4-1 losses on Saturday.
  • Jacob Markstrom is expected to start in goal for Florida, while Colten Ellis is projected for Buffalo.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Last Word on Hockey writer Dan Mount previews the holiday Monday matinee matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Florida Panthers on October 12. Mount predicts that the host Florida Panthers will defeat the Buffalo Sabres with a final score of 4-2.

Both clubs enter the game following Saturday losses, with Florida falling 4-1 to the Minnesota Wild and Buffalo dropping a 4-1 contest to the Utah Mammoth. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom is projected to start for the Panthers, while Colten Ellis is expected in net for the Sabres.

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