After active start, Panthers hold off Sabres
Aaron Ekblad scored the go-ahead goal on a second-period power play as the Florida Panthers defeated the host Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Saturday afternoon.
Florida also got goals from Colin White, Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Montour.
The game ended with a skirmish as several Sabres went after Tkachuk.
In a battle of backup goalies making their first starts of the season, Spencer Knight made 24 saves to earn the win.
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