Florida at Buffalo

Florida has won four of six and has plenty of offensive punch, 13th in the NHL in goals scored and No. 1 in shots on goal. Even the Panthers' fourth line has improved after adding right winger Givani Smith in a trade from Detroit last month. Florida is 35-7 after allowing 3 goals or more in three consecutive contests, as well as 17-2 after giving up 3 or more goals in four straight. Buffalo has dropped three of four and has a losing home mark. The defense has allowed 24 goals in six games. The defense has slipped to 22nd in goals surrendered and save percentage. With Buffalo 4-13 after allowing 3 goals or more in five straight games, back the visitors. Play Florida.