Panthers Dominate Sabres 4-0, Extend Winning Streak to Six Games

Florida's new goalie Vitek Vanecek shines in his debut with a shutout, as the Panthers continue their strong defensive performance.

Vitek Vanecek, acquired from San Jose, stopped all 21 shots in his Panthers debut, earning his first shutout of the season and 10th of his career.
The Panthers have now won six consecutive games, outscoring opponents 20-5 and maintaining a perfect penalty kill during this stretch (19-for-19).
Florida's Nate Schmidt contributed two primary assists, while A.J. Greer, Carter Verhaeghe, Anton Lundell, and Sam Bennett scored in the 4-0 victory.
Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves, but the Sabres suffered their sixth straight loss and have been outscored 28-14 during this skid.
Florida's recent success has come despite injuries to key players like Brad Marchand and Matthew Tkachuk, showcasing the impact of recent trade acquisitions and veteran leadership.