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The Tampa Bay Lightning (44-26-5) take on the Buffalo Sabres (32-36-6) in NHL play on Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning rank fourth and the Sabres 15th in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Sabres: April 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
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- 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 | 4th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 25.12% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.11% | 5th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.54 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.3 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 18.31% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.34% | 22nd |
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Lightning vs. Sabres Top Players
Lightning
- With 33 goals and 77 assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors (110 points).
- With 34 goals and 48 assists, Brandon Hagel is one of the most important contributors for Tampa Bay with his 82 points (1.1 per game).
- With 75 points through 70 games (38 goals and 37 assists), Brayden Point has been an important part of Tampa Bay's offensive attack this season.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy (36-20-3) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .921 for Tampa Bay.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has scored 39 goals (0.6 per game) and dished out 27 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the Buffalo offense with 66 total points (0.9 per game). He averages 3.1 shots per game, shooting 18.1%.
- John-Jason Peterka is a key piece of the offense for Buffalo with 60 total points this season. He has scored 24 goals and added 36 assists in 69 games.
- Alex Tuch's 31 goals and 27 assists add up to 58 points this season.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 23-23-4 record this season, with an .885 save percentage (58th in the league). He has 1243 saves, and has conceded 161 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Sabres Injury Report
Lightning
None
Sabres
Tyson Kozak: Out (Hip),
Jordan Greenway: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Mid-Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2025 | Islanders | W 5-3 | Home |
| 4/1/2025 | Islanders | W 4-1 | Away |
| 4/3/2025 | Senators | L 2-1 | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 4/7/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 4/9/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 4/11/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2025 | Flyers | L 7-4 | Away |
| 3/30/2025 | Capitals | W 8-5 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Senators | W 5-2 | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |