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Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Head-to-head, records and stats side by side
5-4BUF record
0-0Series 2026
7-3TB record
SnapshotData updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2:33 PM EDT
The Buffalo Sabres (5-4) and Tampa Bay Lightning (7-3) are Atlantic rivals. They have not met yet this season. The Buffalo Sabres average 2.8 points per game and allow 3.4; the Tampa Bay Lightning average 3.5 and allow 3.1. Next meeting: Thursday, November 12 at KeyBank Center.
Tale of the Tape — 2026
| Buffalo Sabres | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| 5-4-3 | Record | 7-3-1 |
| #7 | Division place | #6 |
| 2.8 | Points / game | 3.5 |
| 3.4 | Allowed / game | 3.1 |
| -8 | Point differential | +4 |
| 3-3 | Home | 5-0 |
| 2-4 | Road | 2-4 |
| W L L L W | Last 5 | W W W L L |
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Who leads the Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning series this season?
They have not played yet this season.
When do the Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning play next?
Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST.
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