Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres - NHL Game Preview - April 6, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Mon Apr 6

11:00PM

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Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-

KeyBank CenterBuffalo, NY

Lightning	3.23 GF AVG	2.59 GA AVG	18.10 Power Play
Sabres	2.99 GF AVG	3.25 GA AVG	.40 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Elbow	01-31-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 1
Erik Cernak (D)	Undisclosed	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
Brandon Hagel (LW)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	01-19-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 20

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jason Zucker (LW)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Colten Ellis (G)	Concussion	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Tyson Kozak (C)	Upper Body	12-22-2025Day-to-Day
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

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