Buffalo Sabres @ Tampa Bay Lightning
34-19-6, 17-11-3 Away
6
PP
34-19-6, 17-11-3 Away
38-15-4, 19-9-0 Home
2
38-15-4, 19-9-0 Home
On The Ice
Game Information
Benchmark International Arena
12:00 AM, 1 March 2026
Tampa, FL
- Referees:
- Jean Hebert
- Furman South
- Linesmen:
- Jonny Murray
- Julien Fournier
8:20
3rd
Blocked
Zemgus Girgensons shot blocked by Bowen Byram6-2
8:13
3rd
Blocked
Alex Tuch shot blocked by Erik Cernak6-2
8:13
Alex Tuch shot blocked by Erik Cernak
6-2
7:23
Anthony Cirelli hit Josh Doan
6-2
6:44
Erik Cernak hit Josh Norris
6-2
6:44
Josh Norris Wide Left
6-2
Game Highlights
Video Highlights
| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabres | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Lightning | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3rd Period | BUF | TB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:27 | | Victor Hedman (1) Assists: Darren Raddysh (37) | 6 | 2 |
| 3:43 | | Alex Tuch (24) (Power Play) Assists: Rasmus Dahlin (39), Jack Quinn (26) | 6 | 1 |
| 2nd Period | BUF | TB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:03 | | Dominic James (7) Assists: Oliver Bjorkstrand (18), Victor Hedman (14) | 5 | 1 |
| 1:54 | | Zach Metsa (2) Unassisted | 5 | 0 |
| 1st Period | BUF | TB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:06 | | Tage Thompson (32) Assists: Peyton Krebs (20), Rasmus Dahlin (38) | 4 | 0 |
| 8:18 | | Josh Norris (8) Assists: Bowen Byram (21), Zach Benson (20) | 3 | 0 |
| 6:15 | | Josh Norris (7) Assists: Josh Doan (22), Zach Metsa (2) | 2 | 0 |
| 5:25 | | Rasmus Dahlin (12) Assists: Owen Power (14) | 1 | 0 |
Injury Report
Buffalo Sabres| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| LW | IR | 8 Mar |
| RW | IR | 7 Mar |
Tampa Bay Lightning| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| LW | IR-LT | 12 Mar |
Regular Season Series
TB leads 1-0
2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings
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