Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers, Dec. 30, 2026
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Florida Panthers6-4-2, 14 ptsThe Buffalo Sabres visit the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGB, Scripps Sports. The Sabres arrive at 4-4-3 and the Panthers at 6-4-2. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Sabres lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30 | MSGB, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Sabres vs Panthers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Panthers play at Amerant Bank Arena in Florida.
| Matchup | Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGB, Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena, Florida |
| Home team | Florida Panthers (Florida, United States) |
| Away team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Sabres vs Panthers Start?
The Sabres vs Panthers start time is 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Florida, Buffalo |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Sabres vs Panthers
Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers is on MSGB, Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 7:00 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 Florida and Buffalo markets.
Sabres vs Panthers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Sabres and the Panthers 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 | MSGB, Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Mar 20 | Florida PanthersFLABuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Sabres and Panthers
The Sabres are 4-4-3, 8th in the Atlantic Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. The Panthers are 6-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic with 14 points and 5-4-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 41 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLOTWOT | |
| 12 | 6-4-2 | 14 | 2-1-0 | 4-3-2 | 34 | 36 | W1 | 5-4-1 | WLLWW |
Next Game for the Sabres and the Panthers
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play at Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 2 | Buffalo SabresBUF Tampa Bay LightningTBL | MSGB | Scheduled |
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play at Nashville Predators on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 at 2:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | Florida PanthersFLA Nashville PredatorsNSH | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Sabres vs Panthers
What time is Sabres vs Panthers on Dec. 30?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Sabres vs Panthers 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 Sabres vs Panthers being played?
At Amerant Bank Arena in Florida, home of the Florida Panthers. The Buffalo Sabres are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Sabres or the Panthers?
The Panthers. They are 6-4-2 with 14 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Sabres.
How many times do the Sabres and Panthers play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Sabres lead the season series 1-0.
Does Sabres vs Panthers 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 Sabres vs Panthers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Sabres vs Panthers on national TV?
No. MSGB, Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Florida and Buffalo markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)