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Buffalo Sabres 2
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Tampa Bay Lightning 3
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Match Report

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
10
Blocked Shots
8
23
Hits
16
5
Takeaways
8
22
Shots
39
0
Power Play Goals
1
3
Power Play Opportunities
6
0.0
Power Play Percentage
16.7
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
23
Faceoffs Won
27
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
7
Giveaways
15
6
Total Penalties
3
12
Penalty Minutes
6

Head to Head

TB leads series 2-0

BUF Last 5 matchups TB
  1. 3 Final/OT 2014-03-29 @ BUF 4
  2. 3 Final 2014-03-07 @ TB 1
  3. 2 Final 2013-10-26 @ TB 3
  4. 2 Final/OT 2013-10-08 @ BUF 3

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

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