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The Wednesday NHL slate features the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) visiting the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) at KeyBank Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. The Lightning are fifth (with 24 points) and the Sabres ninth (19 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Sabres: Nov. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.71 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 15th |
| Shots | 29.9 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.7 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 19.35% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.92% | 25th |
Sabres' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 20th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 14.29% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.19% | 26th |
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Lightning vs. Sabres Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's top contributors this season with 22 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 9.8%.
- Jake Guentzel is another of Tampa Bay's major contributors currently with 18 total points (10 goals and eight assists) to his name.
- With 18 points through 17 games (nine goals and nine assists), Brandon Hagel has been an important part of Tampa Bay's offensive attack this season.
- In the 13 games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .883, 37th in the league.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 10 goals and nine assists in 17 games for Buffalo add up to 19 total points on the season.
- Jack Quinn has totaled 16 total points (0.9 per game) this season. He has nine goals and seven assists.
- Buffalo's Zachary Benson is among the leading scorers on the team with 15 total points (two goals and 13 assists).
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 5-3-3 on the season, giving up 35 goals (3.3 goals against average) and amassing 252 saves with an .878 save percentage (48th in the league).
Lightning vs. Sabres Injury Report
Lightning
Brayden Point: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Sabres
Alex Lyon: Out (Upper Body),
Justin Danforth: Out (Upper Body),
Konsta Helenius: Out (Upper Body),
Matt Grzelcyk: Out (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2026 | Blackhawks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 11/7/2026 | Wild | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/8/2026 | Jets | L 4-3 | Away |
| 11/11/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 11/12/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/14/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 11/17/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2026 | Senators | L 2-1 | Home |
| 11/6/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | Home |
| 11/8/2026 | Golden Knights | L 4-1 | Home |
| 11/11/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 11/12/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 11/14/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 11/17/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |