Scouting Report (courtesy of Winners & Whiners)
The Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres get set for a matinee affair on Saturday in Buffalo. The Panthers, winners of the President’s Trophy last season as they finished with the most points in the NHL with a record of 58-16-6. They picked up right where they left off with an opening night victory. The Sabres, one of the worst teams in the NHL last season, also started off with a win with a 4-1 win over Ottawa at home.
Saturday in the Atlantic (Standings/Panthers Playoff Chances):
- DETROIT (1-0-0 2P) at New Jersey (0-1-0 0P) 7 p.