Lightning vs Sabres · as of Wed, Nov 4
As of Wednesday, November 4, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres have not met yet this season. They play 4 times in 2026-27. Next game: Wednesday, November 11, Lightning at Sabres, 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center on TNT, truTV, HBO Max (US).
Season series so far
No meetings yet in 2026-27. The first is Wednesday, November 11.
Remaining Lightning vs Sabres games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11Wed | Lightning at SabresKeyBank Center USTNT, truTV, HBO Max | USTNT, truTV, HBO Max | |
| Nov 22Sun | Sabres at LightningBenchmark International Arena USNHL Network, The Spot, MSG Buffalo CASportsnet, TVA Sports | USNHL Network, The Spot, MSG Buffalo CASportsnet, TVA Sports | |
| Jan 2Sat | Sabres at LightningBenchmark International Arena USThe Spot, MSG Buffalo | USThe Spot, MSG Buffalo | |
| Apr 5Mon | Lightning at SabresKeyBank Center USThe Spot, MSG Buffalo CATVA Sports 2 | USThe Spot, MSG Buffalo CATVA Sports 2 |
Times in your time zone. TV from the official NHL schedule: national and both clubs' local channels.
Who to root for
Both clubs are in the Eastern Conference, and both in the Atlantic Division, so they chase the same playoff spots and the same division title. A regulation win takes two points away from a direct rival, a four-point swing compared with the reverse result. If you cheer for a third Eastern club, a regulation finish is best (two points handed out instead of three), ideally won by whichever of the two is less of a threat to you. Your team's playoff odds page shows the exact effect on game days.
Side by side
 Lightning | Stat |  Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| 9-3-2 | Record | 7-4-3 |
| 20 | Points | 17 |
| .714 | Points % | .607 |
| 3rd Atl | Division | 7th Atl |
| 4th East | Conference | 9th East |
| +7 | Goal diff | −6 |
| 6-2-2 | Last 10 | 5-2-3 |
| W1 | Streak | W3 |
| 89% | Playoff odds | 72% |
| 29% | Win division | 11% |
| 107 | Projected pts | 101 |
| 0-0-0 | Series W-L-OT | 0-0-0 |
Records and ranks from the official NHL standings. Odds and projections from the Tonight.hockey model.
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Sabres Vs Lightning: questions
- When do the Lightning play the Sabres next?
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres, 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center.
- What channel is Lightning vs Sabres on?
- The next meeting (Wed, Nov 11) airs on TNT, truTV, HBO Max (US).
- Who won the last Lightning vs Sabres game?
- They have not played yet in 2026-27. Their first meeting is Wednesday, November 11.
- How many times do the Lightning and Sabres play this season?
- 4 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 2 in Tampa and 2 in Buffalo. 0 played, 4 to go.
- How do the Lightning and Sabres compare this season?
- The Tampa Bay Lightning are 9-3-2 with 20 points; the Buffalo Sabres are 7-4-3 with 17 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.