Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice 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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4 Comments
Go back to Canada and join your communist friends.
I hope Florida doesn't make the playoffs. Thst means Paul has them where he wants them. .500 or below for his career. Loathe the man. Can't stand to hear him talk.
It doesn't matter when and if. Toronto always gets it wrong.
This guy is wired tight…he needs a vacation…