Florida Panthers vs. Buffalo Sabres - NHL Game Preview - January 12, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Tue Jan 13

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KeyBank CenterBuffalo, NY

Panthers	3.16 GF AVG	3.09 GA AVG	18.90 Power Play
Sabres	2.97 GF AVG	3.37 GA AVG	.20 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Dmitry Kulikov (D)	Upper Body	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17
Aleksander Barkov (C)	Knee	04-25-2026Out for the season
Tomas Nosek (LW)	Knee	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4
Matthew Tkachuk (LW)	Groin	12-29-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 30
Jonah Gadjovich (LW)	Upper Body	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Cole Schwindt (C)	Arm	01-11-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 12

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jason Zucker (LW)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Colten Ellis (G)	Concussion	12-19-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 20
Peyton Krebs (C)	Illness	12-17-2025Day-to-Day
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

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