Buffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - February 3, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-

Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Sabres	3.15 GF AVG	3.38 GA AVG	17.90 Power Play
Lightning	3.12 GF AVG	2.84 GA AVG	17.60 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Josh Norris (C)	Upper Body	12-17-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 18
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	11-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 29
Michael Kesselring (D)	Lower Body	11-25-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 26
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Undisclosed	12-03-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 4
Ryan McDonagh (D)	Undisclosed	12-05-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 6
Erik Cernak (D)	Undisclosed	12-07-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 8
Brayden Point (C)	Undisclosed	11-25-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 26
Pontus Holmberg (RW)	Undisclosed	11-25-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 26
Maxwell Crozier (D)	Undisclosed	11-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 28

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