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    Buffalo Sabres @ Tampa Bay Lightning

    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    35-19-6, 18-11-3 Away
    6
    35-19-6, 18-11-3 Away
    Final
    123T
    Sabres
    BUF
    		4116
    Lightning
    TB
    		0112
    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    38-16-4, 19-10-0 Home
    2
    38-16-4, 19-10-0 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    Series tied 1-1

    • Sabres
      3
    • Lightning
      4
    Game 1
    4/2
    • Sabres
      6
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 2
    1/3
    • Lightning
      7
    • Sabres
      8
    Game 3
    9/3
    • Lightning
      2
    • Sabres
      4
    Game 4
    7/4

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    5:30 AM, 1 March 2026
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • Jean Hebert
    • Furman South
    • Linesmen:
    • Jonny Murray
    • Julien Fournier

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

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

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