| Buffalo Sabres (14-11-2, 30pts) | Game #28 | Florida Panthers (16-8-4 36pts) |
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| Date: | December 9, 2011 | Location: | Buffalo, NY |
| Time: | 7:30 p.m. ET | Arena: | First Niagara Center |
| TV: | MSG | SBN Affiliate/ Blog | Litter Box Cats |
| Radio: | WGR (550AM) | Season Series | 1-1 |
| Category | Buffalo Sabres | Florida Panthers |
| Goals For | 74 (2.74) | 79 (2.82) |
| Goals Against | 73 (2.70) | 66 (2.36) |
| Shots For | 808 (29.9) | 871 (31.1) |
| Shots Against | 850 (31.5) | 888 (31.7) |
| Power Play | 18/98 - 18.4% (12) | 23/114 - 20.2% (4) |
| Penalty Kill | 85/98 - 86.7% (5) | 66/79 - 83.5% (13) |