The Tampa Bay Lightning (48-22-6) face the Buffalo Sabres (46-23-8) on Monday, April 06, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on NHLN. Our model gives Buffalo Sabres a 52% chance to win.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres |
| Date | Monday, April 06, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| National TV (US) | NHLN |
| National TV (CA) | TVAS |
| Local (BUF) | MSG-B |
| Local (TBL) | The Spot |
| Streaming | TVA Sports Direct |
| Moneyline | TBL -120 / BUF +100 |
| Favorite | Tampa Bay Lightning |
Where to Watch TBL vs BUF
The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, April 06, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. The game will air on NHLN and can be streamed on TVA Sports Direct.
Matchup Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the game with a 48-22-6 record (102 points), sitting ATL 1 in the standings. Our model gives them a 48% chance of winning.
The Buffalo Sabres are 46-23-8 (100 points), positioned ATL 2. With home ice advantage, they have a 52% win probability.
This is a Atlantic Division matchup, adding extra stakes to the contest as both teams jockey for divisional positioning.
Head-to-Head
Season Series
BUF leads 2-1W 4-3 vs BUF (Feb 03)L 2-6 vs BUF (Feb 28)L 7-8 @ BUF (Mar 08)
Recent Form
Tampa Bay Lightning — Last 5 Games
4-1 · Streak: W2W 3-1 vs Boston BruinsApr 04
W 6-3 vs Pittsburgh PenguinsApr 02
L 1-4 vs Montreal CanadiensMar 31
W 3-2 vs Nashville PredatorsMar 29
W 4-2 vs Ottawa SenatorsMar 28
Buffalo Sabres — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: L2L 2-6 @ Washington CapitalsApr 04
L 1-4 @ Ottawa SenatorsApr 02
W 4-3 vs New York IslandersMar 31
W 3-2 vs Seattle KrakenMar 28
L 2-5 vs Detroit Red WingsMar 27
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