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    Tampa Bay Lightning @ Buffalo Sabres

    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    39-19-4, 20-9-4 Away
    7
    39-19-4, 20-9-4 Away
    Final
    123T
    Lightning
    TB
    		0437
    Sabres
    BUF
    		1348
    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    39-19-6, 20-8-3 Home
    8
    39-19-6, 20-8-3 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    BUF leads 2-1

    • Sabres
      3
    • Lightning
      4
    Game 1
    2/3
    • Sabres
      6
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 2
    2/28
    • Lightning
      7
    • Sabres
      8
    Game 3
    3/8
    • Lightning
      2
    • Sabres
      4
    Game 4
    4/6

    Game Information

    KeyBank Center
    KeyBank Center
    6:00 PM, March 8, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Buffalo, NY
    Attendance: 19,070
    • Referees:
    • Eric Furlatt
    • Brian Pochmara
    • Linesmen:
    • Ryan Daisy
    • Jeremy Faucher

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

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