GDT: Panthers @ Sabres October 18 2025 @ 1PM, MSG-B, ESPN+, Fubo

[Doohickie]

2 hours ago, Believer said:

If Ruff had any brains he would give Zucker an A.

While I don't disagree, Zucker doesn't need an A to do what he does.

[Believer]

Timmens 6 blocks.

[LGR4GM]

Hot damn. Shutout win. 

[ExWNYer]

Sabres are now 22 for 23 on the PK this season.

[mansquito]

8 minutes ago, 7+6=13 said:

Lyon Strong

That's the way it's supposed to look game in and game out. I'm dubious about the team but, that was good stuff!

[Jorcus]

3 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said:

Was that Quinn out after that on second to last shift? If so, Lindy showing some trust in him 

I try not to say negative things after a win but Quinn did not have a very good game. In the second he had a shift where he made 3 mistakes that could have let the Panthers tie it up. The last shift I think he stayed on the ice too long. It wasn't all bad but his play away from the puck is sketchy.

[\GoBillsInDallas/]

6 minutes ago, Goldseatsaud said:

Panthers cup hang over

If only the Sabres had problems like this.

[bob_sauve28]

5 minutes ago, Flashsabre said:

Early season Benson is reminding me of Prime Leafs Gilmour. Making plays all over the ice to help the team and elite playmaking skill.

He’s going to be a special player.

Plays one game out of four and is team leading scorer. The kid is good! 

[JohnC]

Quick thoughts for this game: Lyons gets my first star? Doan gets another. Both Power and Samuelsson played well.

The team defense was excellent. They didn’t give the Panthers much room when they had the puck in our zone. I thought the Sabres were superb in getting out of their zone.

The PK was superb and our PP scored twice.

Doan is an excellent addition. When Benson isn’t playing this is a different team.

When this team plays with a competitive team they have a chance to win. When this team is flat it loses and is a bore to watch.

[Sidc3000]

So does Lyon play against Montreal?

[Shoot da Puck]

I never doubted this team 😗

[ExWNYer]

'The Aud Club' reports of the Sabres not registering a win by the end of October were greatly exaggerated...

[bg17]

11 minutes ago, rickshaw said:

Dare I say Sammy was incredible today?

They talked him up a bit near the end of the game. I thought he was the only positive in the opener. If he’s finally arrived and stays mostly in one piece, that’s HUGE. Not counting on it at all but…

[Doohickie]

Anyone else notice that when the Sabres were in puck battles along the boards, other Sabres jumped into the fray to back them up instead of waiting around for something to happen?

[DarthEbriate]

Power (23:44), Timmins (24:30), and Byram (24:17) all had more ice time than Dahlin (22:36). Easygoing. Casual-like.

[bob_sauve28]

2 minutes ago, Sidc3000 said:

So does Lyon play against Montreal?

Yes 

[bg17]

Waiting patiently for perreault4evr to talk me down. Until then, I will maintain a healthy level of satisfaction with today’s results. 

[rickshaw]

Have to take this effort and bottle it. Have to realize that if they play like this, they will have a chance. 
 

60’ efforts are rare but today was certainly one.

[DarthEbriate]

2 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said:

Yes 

Then, Ellis gets both ends of the home-to-home after he shuts out the Leafs on Friday.

Edit: Check that. I forgot Detroit existed.

Ellis gets Detroit.

Edited 9 hours ago by DarthEbriate

[bob_sauve28]

Dahlin: I don't even know how we played those first three games. This is how we play from now on rest of season

2 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

Then, Ellis gets both ends of the home-to-home after he shuts out the Leafs on Friday.

Edit: Check that. I forgot Detroit existed.

Ellis gets Detroit.

What is UPL is ready? 

[rickshaw]

And I have to ask. How is Marchand not given another 2’ unsportsmanlike when he told Dahlin’s talent and tore it apart? Or a 10’? 
This is where NHL refs come j to question and people start up the Panthers getting preferential treatment. 
Such an automatic extra penalty.

[Mr Peabody]

Benson, Doan, Krebs, Kodak across the lines are shifting our culture.  No longer waiting around for Tage to score, but creating opportunities.   Entire D was engaged and physical.  
 

Granddaughter’s middle school chorus singing the anthem at the Crunch game tonight and I’m looking forward to watching Amerks D men. 

[mjd1001]

I haven't watched either of the last 2 games live. (saw most of last game on replay, haven't seen any of today's game yet)

But I'm looking for opinions here. Since Benson has been back, does anyone have a preference for who has been better....Benson or Doan?

When reading comments, I seem to read a lot of similar positives for both. Despite the stats, who appears to be better on the ice?

[ExWNYer]

Just now, mjd1001 said:

I haven't watched either of the last 2 games live. (saw most of last game on replay, haven't seen any of today's game yet)

But I'm looking for opinions here. Since Benson has been back, does anyone have a preference for who has been better....Benson or Doan?

When reading comments, I seem to read a lot of similar positives for both. Despite the stats, who appears to be better on the ice?

That's like choosing a favorite child. Not gonna do it. 😇

[Mr Peabody]

2 minutes ago, mjd1001 said:

I haven't watched either of the last 2 games live. (saw most of last game on replay, haven't seen any of today's game yet)

But I'm looking for opinions here. Since Benson has been back, does anyone have a preference for who has been better....Benson or Doan?

When reading comments, I seem to read a lot of similar positives for both. Despite the stats, who appears to be better on the ice?

IMO Benson.  Looking better than I could have imagined.  Catalyst is the best word I can think of.  He’s driving a culture change. 

Edited 9 hours ago by Mr Peabody