The Panthers land in Buffalo on Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. ET for the league’s opening night, and the first thing to watch is who guards the pipes. Both clubs are stepping onto fresh ice with no injuries to report, so the netminders — whether it’s Florida’s veteran presence or Buffalo’s rookie hype — will largely dictate who controls the early tempo.
With lineups still under wraps, special‑team units become the next flashpoint; a hot power play or a stingy penalty kill could swing a game that’s otherwise a statistical blank slate. Make your pick and keep the debate rolling on StreakChat.