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Match Report

Sabres hold off Lightning, give interim coach Ron Rolston first win

Tyler Myers scored a go-ahead goal early in third period, helping Ron Rolston win for the first time as the Buffalo's interim coach, in the Sabres' 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/12/26 @ Chicago Blackhawks L 2-3 NHL
11/11/26 vs Tampa Bay Lightning L 3-8 NHL
11/8/26 vs Vegas Golden Knights L 1-4 NHL
11/6/26 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 5-2 NHL
11/4/26 vs Ottawa Senators L 1-2 NHL
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Team Stats

BUF TB
14
Blocked Shots
8
20
Hits
21
3
Takeaways
5
21
Shots
31
0
Power Play Goals
0
1
Power Play Opportunities
6
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
27
Faceoffs Won
28
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
9
Giveaways
10
6
Total Penalties
1
12
Penalty Minutes
2

Head to Head

BUF leads series 1-0

BUF Last 5 matchups TB
  1. 3 Final 2013-04-14 @ BUF 1
  2. 1 Final 2013-03-26 @ TB 2
  3. 2 Final 2013-02-27 @ TB 1

Injuries

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Erik Cernak Day-To-Day
  • Anthony Cirelli Day-To-Day
  • Brayden Point Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres

  • Konsta Helenius Injured Reserve
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

NHL News

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