Panthers nudge ahead of Sabres on late power play

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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