Bold predictions for the Buffalo Sabres homestand
By Sion Fawkes
Florida Panthers: Someone’s scoring a hat trick
The Panthers are among the league’s best teams, but they’ve been spotty on the defensive side of the puck. They are 4-4 in their last eight games. In each of their four wins, they allowed two or fewer goals. In their four losses, they allowed four or more, including allowing at least five on three occasions.
The Sabres also have a huge advantage playing at home against the Panthers, who in 24 road games have already lost more than their home record, which stands at 24-6. And until last week this team was 23-3 at home.
Look for the Sabres to continue their scoring ways on a Florida team that’s not as sharp on the road. And look for Alex Tuch to sink that hat trick, which will place him on the same pedestal as Jeff Skinner and Tage Thompson.
As with the Kings game, it’s hard to see the Sabres winning this thing. But if they can reach the four-goal margin from a Tuch hat trick, they have a chance.