Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers Postgame: Florida Loses to Alex Lyon and the Buffalo Sabres – Again

Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers Postgame: Florida Loses to Alex Lyon and the Buffalo Sabres – Again

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk meets the media after his team lost to the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Sunrise.

With the game tied at 1, Buffalo scored midway through the third and Florida challenged for goalie interference. It was denied. After the game, goalie Daniil Tarasov went off on the NHL Situation Room: “What are these guys smoking?”

Florida tied the score at 1 on a goal by Matthew Tkachuk with Sam Bennett making it 3-2 in the final minute.

The Panthers are 1-1 coming out of the break and head out on the road, playing at the New York Islanders on Sunday night.

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