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Lightning game day
Lightning vs.
Sabres
Tampa Bay hosts Buffalo Sabres at Benchmark International Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Home matchupTBVSBUF
TBVSBUF5:00 PM ET
Benchmark International Arena
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WhenSun, Nov 22 · 5:00 PM ET
WhereBenchmark International Arena
OpponentBuffalo Sabres
Buffalo SabresContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Tampa Bay hosts Buffalo Sabres at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is 5:00 PM ET. Listed on NHL Net · MSGB. Next up: vs. Carolina Hurricanes on November 25.
The question to watch
How do the Lightning match up with Sabres at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Buffalo Sabres
Tampa Bay hosts Buffalo Sabres. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on NHL Net · MSGB.
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Season so far
| BUF | TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.43 | 3.23 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.1 | 24.9 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 68.6 | 77.1 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 16 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.07 | 3.69 |
Leaders
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 8
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 14
- TB · PointsNikita Kucherov · 18
- BUF · GoalsTage Thompson · 10
- BUF · AssistsZach Benson · 11
- BUF · PointsTage Thompson · 17
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