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

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	1	2	3	T
Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-

Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Sabres	3.34 GF AVG	3.01 GA AVG	19.60 Power Play
Lightning	3.42 GF AVG	2.45 GA AVG	21.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Josh Norris (C)	Ribs	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (G)	Lower Body	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Jordan Greenway (LW)	Abdomen	02-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 2
Jacob Bryson (D)	Upper Body	02-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 2
Josh Dunne (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Elbow	01-31-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 1
Brayden Point (C)	Lower Body	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	02-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 3
Charle-Edward D'Astous (D)	Lower Body	02-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 3

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