Buffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - February 28, 2026 - CBS Sports

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

Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Sabres	3.16 GF AVG	3.09 GA AVG	18.10 Power Play
Lightning	3.50 GF AVG	2.61 GA AVG	19.70 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Alex Lyon (G)	Lower Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Michael Kesselring (D)	Lower Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
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
Ryan McDonagh (D)	Undisclosed	01-15-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 16
Scott Sabourin (RW)	Undisclosed	01-17-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 18
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	02-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 3

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