Vitek Vanecek Stops 21 Shots in Florida Debut, Panthers Blank Sabres 4–0 for Sixth Straight Win

Florida Panthers goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) defends the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Lynne Sladky/AP Photo

SUNRISE, Fla.—Vitek Vanecek stopped all 21 shots he faced in his Florida debut, and the Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 4–0 on Saturday night.

A.J. Greer, Carter Verhaeghe, Anton Lundell and Sam Bennett all scored as the Panthers won their sixth-straight game. Vanecek, acquired from San Jose on Wednesday, got his first shutout of the season and 10th of his career.