Panthers Top Sabres 4-3, End Buffalo's 14-Game Streak

Anton Lundell scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and A.J. Greer tallied two goals as the Florida Panthers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Monday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

The victory marked the Panthers' second consecutive win to open their six-game road trip, following losses to Toronto and Montreal. Florida improved to 23-18-3, while the Sabres, who entered with one of the hottest streaks in the league, fell to 24-15-4. Buffalo had won 13 of its previous 14 games, the longest such run in franchise history, lifting the team into playoff contention after years of postseason absence.

Sam Reinhart opened the scoring for Florida with a power-play goal at 2:30 of the first period. Jacob Bryson tied it at 1-1 for Buffalo at 10:19. Greer restored the Panthers' lead at 15:11, capitalizing on a rebound to make it 2-1. In the second period, Zach Benson evened the score at 2-2 with 2:03 remaining, assisted by Josh Doan, who extended his point streak to six games.

The third period proved decisive. Lundell put Florida ahead 3-2 at 11:07, tipping in a shot from the point during a scramble in front. With the Sabres pressing late, Greer sealed the win with an...