nhl Game Recap
Sabres Fall 7-4 Against Florida - Game Recap
Aaron Ekblad scored a pair of goals against the Sabres as Florida handed Buffalo a 7-4 defeat on Thursday at FLA Live Arena.
The Panthers were a -280 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 6.0.
Aaron Ekblad(2), Anton Lundell(2), Sam Reinhart, Lucas Carlsson, and Jonathan Huberdeau each scored for the Panthers in the victory. Carlsson opened the scoring for Florida.
Spencer Knight turned in a 19-save effort for the Panthers.
Vinnie Hinostroza(2), Casey Mittelstadt, and Dylan Cozens scored for the Sabres, finding the net behind Spencer Knight.
Aaron Dell stopped 38 of 43 shots for the Sabres, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Florida went 1-for-3, while the Sabres were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Florida outshot Buffalo 45-31 in the game.
Florida looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blues. The Sabres will aim to get back on the winning track at Carolina.