Final Score: Lightning 2 - Sabres 4
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
48-28 Rating 1566
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Sabres
46-31 Rating 1545
Form: LWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Sabres
All-time wins 54 64
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.9 3.1
Last meeting 7 8

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Sabres
Games played 76 77
Avg goals scored 3.6 3.5
Avg goals conceded 2.8 3.0
Win percentage 63% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 63%