NHL play on Thursday includes a meeting in Tampa, Florida between the Tampa Bay Lightning (36-21-4) and Buffalo Sabres (24-30-6) at Amalie Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Lightning are fourth (with 76 points) and the Sabres 16th (54 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Sabres: March 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Amalie Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.56 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.61 | 5th |
| Shots | 29 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 26.29% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.05% | 10th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.15 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 16.76% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.92% | 19th |
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Lightning vs. Sabres Top Players
Lightning
- One of Tampa Bay's top offensive players this season is Nikita Kucherov, who has put up 89 points in 58 games.
- Having scored 30 goals and adding 38 assists, Brandon Hagel is a top contributor for Tampa Bay through 61 games.
- Tampa Bay's offensive effort is aided by Brayden Point's 68 points. He's contributed 32 assists.
- As Tampa Bay's top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 29 wins and 16 losses this season while allowing 103 goals with 1229 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 53 points make him a vital offensive option for Buffalo. He has put up 30 goals and 23 assists in 54 games.
- John-Jason Peterka has racked up 49 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 19 goals and 30 assists.
- Rasmus Dahlin has scored 10 goals on the season, adding 38 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 20-18-4 record this season, with an .892 save percentage (51st in the league). He has 1062 saves, and has conceded 128 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Sabres Injury Report
Lightning
None
Sabres
Jason Zucker: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2025 | Capitals | W 3-1 | Away |
| 3/3/2025 | Panthers | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 6-2 | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Sharks | L 6-2 | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/8/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/10/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 3/12/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |