Games / NHL / Apr 5, 2027

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Monday, April 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. TV: MSGB, The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHLMonday, April 5, 2027

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

7:00 PM ETApr 5, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateApr 5, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSGB, The Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Tampa Bay LightningBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

3.7

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.4

11-4-2Record8-6-3

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

3-6Road record / home record4-5

LWWWLLast 5LWLWW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Tampa Bay LightningBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

3.06

3.29

Shots Against per Game

24.7

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

72.9

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.71

2.94

Shots per Game

29.9

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

19.4

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

140

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres

Alex Lyon G · Shoulder

Injured Reserve

Konsta Helenius C · Upper Body

Out

Justin Danforth RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Matt Grzelcyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Tampa Bay LightningLWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 3-4

Nov 7, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 4-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsW 4-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 4-5

Buffalo SabresLWLWW

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-4

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 5-2

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsL 1-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 3-2

Oct 29, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksW 7-6

Season series

Series starts 11/11

Apr 5, 2027TB 0, BUF 0

Jan 2, 2027BUF 0, TB 0

Nov 22, 2026BUF 0, TB 0

Nov 11, 2026TB 0, BUF 0

Team pages

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Monday, April 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSGB, The Spot - MTN.

What are the records of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres?

Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lyon, Konsta Helenius, Justin Danforth, Matt Grzelcyk. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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