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The Tampa Bay Lightning (48-22-6) hit the ice against the Buffalo Sabres (46-23-8) as a part of Monday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on NHL Network. The Lightning sit in second place and the Sabres are third in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Sabres: April 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.59 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.75 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.3 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 21.3% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.28% | 5th |
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.39 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 10th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 20.78% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.08% | 6th |
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Lightning vs. Sabres Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov has been imperative to Tampa Bay's offense this season, racking up 125 points in 70 games.
- Having scored 36 goals and adding 48 assists, Jake Guentzel is excelling for Tampa Bay through 76 games.
- With 73 points through 69 games (35 goals and 38 assists), Brandon Hagel has been an important part of Tampa Bay's offense this season.
- As Tampa Bay's top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 37 wins and 13 losses this season while giving up 123 goals with 1,253 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has scored 38 goals (0.5 per game) and collected 40 assists (0.5 per game), contributing to the Buffalo offense with 78 total points (1.0 per game). He takes 3.4 shots per game, shooting 14.6%.
- Rasmus Dahlin is a key piece of the offense for Buffalo with 69 total points this season. He has scored 18 goals and added 51 assists in 73 games.
- Alex Tuch has posted 28 goals on the season, chipping in 32 assists.
- Alex Lyon is 20-10-4 on the season, allowing 92 goals (2.8 goals against average) and amassing 885 saves with a .907 save percentage (16th in the league).
Lightning vs. Sabres Injury Report
Lightning
Declan Carlile: Out (Undisclosed),
Brandon Hagel: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Scott Sabourin: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Max Crozier: Out (Abdomen),
Dominic James: Out (Leg),
Victor Hedman: Out (Personal)
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jiri Kulich: Out For Season (Ear),
Sam Carrick: Out (Arm),
Noah Ostlund: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-1 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Penguins | W 6-3 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Bruins | W 3-1 | Home |
| 4/6/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Islanders | W 4-3 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Senators | L 4-1 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Capitals | L 6-2 | Away |
| 4/6/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 4/8/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |