The Florida Panthers remain idle, however, there will be big-league hockey tonight as the NHL resumes play after taking a three-week break for the 2026 Winter Olympics with eight games on the docket.
The key match on the Wednesday slate is between the Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils. The Sabres are nine points ahead of the Cats and hold the first wild card in the Eastern Conference playoff race. So, go Devils!
Florida’s next opponent, the Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in a nationally televised affair at Benchmark International Arena before they head south to do battle with the Panthers on Thursday.
Wednesday in the Atlantic (Standings/Panthers Playoff Chances)
- BUFFALO (32-19-6 70P) at New Jersey (28-27-2 58) 7 p.m.
- TORONTO (27-21-9 63P) at TAMPA BAY (37-14-4 78P) 7 p.m. (TNT)
Idle: MON (72P), DET (72P), BOS (69P), OTT (63P), FLA (61)