Steven Stamkos scores twice, sends Lightning past Sabres in OT
Steven Stamkos scored two goals, including the winner in overtime, as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Saturday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Lightning
4
Buffalo Sabres
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| BUF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/26 | @ Columbus Blue Jackets | W 3-1 | NHL |
| 11/11/26 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 8-3 | NHL |
| 11/8/26 | @ Winnipeg Jets | L 3-4 | NHL |
| 11/7/26 | @ Minnesota Wild | W 4-3 | NHL |
| 11/5/26 | vs Chicago Blackhawks | W 4-1 | NHL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Goal 1:53 4-3
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Missed 1:25 3-3
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Penalty 0:59
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Missed 0:15 3-3
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Missed 19:20 3-3
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Missed 15:06 3-3
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Missed 12:40 3-3
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Missed 12:15 3-3
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Goal 10:07 3-3
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Missed 9:52 2-3
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Penalty 9:14
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Penalty 8:14
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Goal 8:14 2-3
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Missed 6:51 2-2
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Missed 2:17 2-2
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Penalty 1:07
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Missed 0:47 2-2
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Missed 0:29 2-2
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Penalty 14:46
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Missed 12:36 2-2
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Missed 11:28 2-2
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Missed 10:42 2-2
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Missed 9:16 2-2
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Missed 8:21 2-2
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Missed 8:19 2-2
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Missed 8:13 2-2
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Penalty 4:54
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Missed 1:04 2-2
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Goal 19:46 2-2
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Goal 17:52 1-2
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Goal 14:07 0-2
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Goal 12:20 0-1
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Missed 10:28 0-0
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Penalty 8:31
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Missed 3:47 0-0
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Missed 3:17 0-0
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End of Game 1:53 4-3
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Period End 1:53 4-3
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Goal 1:53 4-3
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Missed 1:25 3-3
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Blocked 1:17 3-3
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Face Off 0:59 3-3
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Penalty 0:59
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Missed 0:15 3-3
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Face Off 0:00 3-3
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Period Start 0:00 3-3
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Period End 20:00 3-3
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Face Off 19:50 3-3
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Stoppage 19:50 3-3
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Face Off 19:29 3-3
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Stoppage 19:29 3-3
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Missed 19:20 3-3
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Face Off 19:09 3-3
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Stoppage 19:09 3-3
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Hit 18:58 3-3
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Hit 18:51 3-3
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Hit 18:45 3-3
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Face Off 17:16 3-3
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Shot 17:01 3-3
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Stoppage 16:59 3-3
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Shot 16:54 3-3
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Face Off 16:42 3-3
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Stoppage 16:42 3-3
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Shot 16:41 3-3
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Face Off 16:34 3-3
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Stoppage 16:34 3-3
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Shot 16:33 3-3
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Face Off 15:46 3-3
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Stoppage 15:46 3-3
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Face Off 15:23 3-3
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Stoppage 15:23 3-3
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Face Off 15:06 3-3
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Stoppage 15:06 3-3
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Missed 15:06 3-3
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Blocked 15:05 3-3
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Face Off 14:55 3-3
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Team Stats
TB
BUF
14
Blocked Shots
14
11
Hits
17
2
Takeaways
1
33
Shots
28
2
Power Play Goals
0
4
Power Play Opportunities
3
50.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
35
Faceoffs Won
36
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
2
Giveaways
5
3
Total Penalties
4
6
Penalty Minutes
8
Head to Head
Injuries
Buffalo Sabres
- Konsta Helenius Injured Reserve
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Erik Cernak Day-To-Day
- Anthony Cirelli Day-To-Day
- Brayden Point Injured Reserve
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