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    Buffalo Sabres @ Tampa Bay Lightning

    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    32-18-6, 15-11-3 Away
    3
    32-18-6, 15-11-3 Away
    Final/OT
    123OTT
    Sabres
    BUF
    		10203
    Lightning
    TB
    		10214
    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    36-14-4, 17-9-0 Home
    4
    36-14-4, 17-9-0 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    TB leads 1-0

    • Sabres
      3
    • Lightning
      4
    Game 1
    2/3
    • Sabres
      6
    • Lightning
      2
    Game 2
    2/28
    • Lightning
      7
    • Sabres
      8
    Game 3
    3/8
    • Lightning
      2
    • Sabres
      4
    Game 4
    4/6

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    7:30 PM, February 3, 2026Coverage: ESPN+/Hulu
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • Chris Rooney
    • Brandon Schrader
    • Linesmen:
    • Scott Cherrey
    • Jonny Murray

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

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

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