Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres, March 20, 2027
Florida Panthers5-4-2, 12 pts- 12:00 PMCT
- 11:00 AMMT
- 10:00 AMPT
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 ptsThe Florida Panthers visit the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, March 20, 2027. Puck drop is 1:00 PM ET on MSGB, Scripps Sports. The Panthers arrive at 5-4-2 and the Sabres at 4-4-3. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Sabres lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 20 | MSGB, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Panthers vs Sabres Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sabres play at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
| Matchup | Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, March 20, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 1:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGB, Scripps Sports |
| Venue | KeyBank Center, Buffalo |
| Home team | Buffalo Sabres (Buffalo, United States) |
| Away team | Florida Panthers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Panthers vs Sabres Start?
The Panthers vs Sabres start time is 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, March 20, 2027. That is 12:00 PM Central, 11:00 AM Mountain and 10:00 AM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 1:00 PM | Buffalo, Florida |
| Central (CT) | 12:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 11:00 AM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 10:00 AM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 2:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Panthers vs Sabres
Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres is on MSGB, Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 1:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Buffalo and Florida markets.
Panthers vs Sabres in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Panthers and the Sabres meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Sabres lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 12 | Florida PanthersFLA3Buffalo SabresBUF5 1-2, 2-1, 0-2 | MSGB, Scripps Sports | Final | |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Buffalo SabresBUFFlorida PanthersFLA | MSGB, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Dec 30 | Buffalo SabresBUFFlorida PanthersFLA | MSGB, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Mar 20 | MSGB, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Panthers and Sabres
The Panthers are 5-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 4-4-2. The Sabres are 4-4-3, 8th in the Atlantic with 11 points and 4-3-3 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-2 | 31 | 34 | L2 | 4-4-2 | LLWWW | |
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 41 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLOTWOT |
Next Game for the Panthers and the Sabres
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play at Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, March 23, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 23 | Florida PanthersFLA Tampa Bay LightningTBL | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play at New York Islanders on Sunday, March 21, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET on MSGB, MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 21 | Buffalo SabresBUF New York IslandersNYI | MSGB, MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Panthers vs Sabres
What time is Panthers vs Sabres on March 20?
1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT, 11:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Panthers vs Sabres on?
The game is on MSGB, Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Panthers vs Sabres being played?
At KeyBank Center in Buffalo, home of the Buffalo Sabres. The Florida Panthers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Panthers or the Sabres?
The Panthers. They are 5-4-2 with 12 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Sabres.
How many times do the Panthers and Sabres play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Sabres lead the season series 1-0.
Does Panthers vs Sabres count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Panthers vs Sabres end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 3:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Panthers vs Sabres on national TV?
No. MSGB, Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Buffalo and Florida markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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