Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) looks to pass the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) looks to cover a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (12) and defenseman Connor Clifton (75) tie up Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) behind the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) skates into the zone during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)