Result
4:2
06/04/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
- NHL
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Argentina | Disney+ |
 Brazil | Disney+ |
 Chile | Disney+ |
 Colombia | Disney+ |
 Czech-republic | Nova Sport 1, Oneplay |
 Denmark | Viaplay |
 Finland | Viaplay |
 France | beIN Connect, beIN Sports MAX 4 |
 Germany | NHL.tv |
 Iceland | Viaplay |
 Mexico | Disney+, Sky Sport |
 Norway | Viaplay |
 Peru | Disney+ |
 Slovakia | Nova Sport 1 |
 Sweden | Viaplay |
 Uruguay | Disney+ |
 Venezuela | Disney+ |
 World | NHL.tv |
Match Stats
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| Shots on Goal |
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| 29 | 25 |
| Shots off target |
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| 14 | 15 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 13.79% (4/29) | 8% (2/25) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 10 | 10 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 23 | 25 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 92% (23/25) | 89.29% (25/28) |
| Penalties |
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| 7 | 6 |
| PIM |
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| 14 | 12 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 0% (0/6) | 14.29% (1/7) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 85.71% (6/7) | 100% (6/6) |
| Hits |
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| 21 | 27 |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 28 | 31 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 47.46 | 52.54 |
| Giveaways |
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| 12 | 17 |
| Takeaways |
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| 4 | 4 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (2 - 1)
- 01:56, Holmberg P. (2 min),
- 03:33, Tuch A. (2 min),
- 05:42, 1 - 0, Tuch A. (G), Byram B. (A), McLeod R. (A2)
- 07:19, D'Astous C. (2 min),
- 10:03, Greenway J. (2 min),
- 10:03, Dunne J. (2 min),
- 10:03, Perry C. (2 min),
- 11:45, 1 - 1, Kucherov N. (G), Guentzel J. (A), Raddysh D. (A2)
- 14:04, 2 - 1, Norris J. (G), Doan J. (A), Benson Z. (A2)
- 16:37, Doan J. (2 min),
- 19:25, Girgensons Z. (2 min),
- 2nd Period (1 - 1)
- 03:56, 2 - 2, Guentzel J. (G), Point B. (A), Raddysh D. (A2)
- 04:06, Quinn J. (2 min),
- 07:38, 3 - 2, Zucker J. (G), Byram B. (A), Dahlin R. (A2)
- 10:05, Cernak E. (2 min),
- 16:32, Tuch A. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (1 - 0)
- 10:40, Guentzel J. (2 min),
- 10:40, Benson Z. (2 min),
- 18:06, 4 - 2, Quinn J. (G), Zucker J. (A), Luukkonen U. (A2)
Chances of winning
Buffalo Sabres
36.9% | Draw
22.6% | Tampa Bay Lightning
40.5% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Buffalo Sabres has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.9%)Tampa Bay Lightning has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.3%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Buffalo Sabres than the current prediction. (+2.7%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Tampa Bay Lightning than the current prediction. (-2.1%)
Buffalo Sabres - Tampa Bay Lightning Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
|
Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.55 ↑
(2.5) |
4.19 ↓
(4.3) |
2.34 ↓
(2.35) |
5.7%
(5.8%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
What is the prediction for Buffalo Sabres - Tampa Bay Lightning?
Users Predictions:
6 users predict this event. Buffalo will win (votes: 3 - 50%). Tampa Bay will win (votes: 1 - 16.7%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 33.3%). High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Buffalo (votes: 1 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:4.
Preview Facts
- One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
- Buffalo is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
- Tampa Bay is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 3.
- Buffalo has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
- Tampa Bay is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
- Recently, Tampa Bay has had a series of home games.
- The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
- There will not play in Buffalo: Carrick S.
(Arm Injury)
Danforth J.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Kulich J.
(Health problems)
- There will not play in Tampa Bay: Carlile D.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Crozier M.
(Muscle Injury)
Hedman V.
(Personal Reasons)
James D.
(Leg Injury)
- There are questionable in Buffalo: Ostlund N.
(Upper-Body Injury)
- There are questionable in Tampa Bay: Hagel B.
(Injury)
Sabourin S.
(Injury)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 74:84. (average 3.7:4.2).
- Including home matches between the teams, Buffalo won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 35:36. (average 3.9:4).
How many head-to-head matches has Buffalo Sabres won against Tampa Bay Lightning?
Buffalo Sabres has won 8 of their last 14 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Tampa Bay Lightning won against Buffalo Sabres?
Tampa Bay Lightning has won 6 of their last 14 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Buffalo Sabres - Tampa Bay Lightning were as follows:
08.03.2026
Buffalo Sabres
-
Tampa Bay Lightning
8:7
28.02.2026
Tampa Bay Lightning
-
Buffalo Sabres
2:6
03.02.2026
Tampa Bay Lightning
-
Buffalo Sabres
4:3
13.04.2025
Tampa Bay Lightning
-
Buffalo Sabres
7:4
05.04.2025
Buffalo Sabres
-
Tampa Bay Lightning
3:2
Latest results of Buffalo Sabres
Latest results of Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL Table
MainWestern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche ✔ | 77 | 45 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 290:197 | 112 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars ✔ | 78 | 35 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 262:214 | 104 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild ✔ | 78 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 261:225 | 102 |
| 4 | Utah Mammoth | 77 | 31 | 10 | 6 | 30 | 254:223 | 88 |
| 5 | Edmonton Oilers | 78 | 30 | 9 | 10 | 29 | 270:263 | 88 |
| 6 | Vegas Golden Knights | 78 | 28 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 249:241 | 88 |
| 7 | Anaheim Ducks | 77 | 24 | 17 | 5 | 31 | 257:271 | 87 |
| 8 | Los Angeles Kings | 77 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 26 | 211:236 | 83 |
| 9 | Nashville Predators | 77 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 31 | 233:256 | 82 |
| 10 | San Jose Sharks | 76 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 32 | 234:269 | 81 |
| 11 | Winnipeg Jets | 77 | 27 | 7 | 12 | 31 | 221:234 | 80 |
| 12 | St. Louis Blues | 77 | 29 | 4 | 12 | 32 | 206:241 | 78 |
| 13 | Seattle Kraken | 77 | 25 | 7 | 11 | 34 | 214:248 | 75 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 77 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 36 | 202:247 | 73 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 78 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 36 | 202:256 | 70 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 77 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 47 | 202:297 | 52 |
Eastern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes ✔ | 78 | 36 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 281:233 | 106 |
| 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ | 78 | 39 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 281:221 | 102 |
| 3 | Buffalo Sabres ✔ | 78 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 270:233 | 102 |
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens ✔ | 78 | 32 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 273:245 | 102 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 78 | 33 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 280:250 | 96 |
| 6 | Boston Bruins | 79 | 31 | 12 | 10 | 26 | 264:246 | 96 |
| 7 | Ottawa Senators | 78 | 35 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 264:240 | 92 |
| 8 | Philadelphia Flyers | 78 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 233:232 | 92 |
| 9 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 78 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 245:241 | 90 |
| 10 | New York Islanders | 78 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 31 | 226:229 | 89 |
| 11 | Detroit Red Wings | 78 | 29 | 11 | 9 | 29 | 228:238 | 89 |
| 12 | Washington Capitals | 78 | 33 | 6 | 9 | 30 | 248:240 | 87 |
| 13 | New Jersey Devils | 78 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 35 | 219:239 | 83 |
| 14 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 77 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 31 | 242:275 | 78 |
| 15 | Florida Panthers | 78 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 37 | 233:266 | 78 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 78 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 36 | 229:238 | 75 |
Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
Colorado Avalanche is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Dallas Stars is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Minnesota Wild is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Carolina Hurricanes is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Tampa Bay Lightning is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Buffalo Sabres is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Montreal Canadiens is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
