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Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning history: series record and results

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In 7 stored NHL meetings, the Buffalo Sabres lead 4-3. The average combined score is 9.0. The most recent game was on Apr 6, 2026: Sabres 4, Lightning 2. Against the closing spread, Buffalo Sabres covered 4 and Tampa Bay Lightning covered 0 (4 games with a line).

Who has won more Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning games?

7 stored meetings

In 7 stored meetings, the Buffalo Sabres lead 4-3.

Buffalo Sabres wins4of 7 games
Tampa Bay Lightning wins3of 7 games
Average combined score9.07 games
Buffalo Sabres covered44 games with a line
Tampa Bay Lightning covered04 games with a line
Meetings counted: the 2025 season through now; older meetings are not included. Covers are graded on the closing line (our line history, else the published closing line).

Does rest matter in Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

In 7 stored meetings with rest stored for both sides, the team with more days of rest won 3 of 4 decided games where the rest was not equal (3 had equal rest).

Stored meetings only. A small sample describes the past meetings, not the next one.

Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning results

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DateHome teamFinalWinnerSabres lineAgainst the spread
Apr 6, 2026Buffalo SabresSabres 4, Lightning 2Buffalo Sabres+1.5Buffalo Sabres covered
Mar 8, 2026Buffalo SabresSabres 8, Lightning 7Buffalo Sabres+1.5Buffalo Sabres covered
Feb 28, 2026Tampa Bay LightningSabres 6, Lightning 2Buffalo Sabres+1.5Buffalo Sabres covered
Feb 3, 2026Tampa Bay LightningSabres 3, Lightning 4Tampa Bay Lightning+1.5Buffalo Sabres covered
Apr 13, 2025Tampa Bay LightningSabres 4, Lightning 7Tampa Bay Lightningn/an/a
Apr 5, 2025Buffalo SabresSabres 3, Lightning 2Buffalo Sabresn/an/a
Mar 6, 2025Tampa Bay LightningSabres 5, Lightning 6Tampa Bay Lightningn/an/a
Line shown from the Buffalo Sabres side (negative = favorite).Swipe the table sideways for every column.

Results and closing lines are stored facts, shown with their sample. Past results are context, not a prediction.

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