- Matchup: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
- Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Network
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The Buffalo Sabres (46-23-8) are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning (48-22-6) at KeyBank Center this coming Monday.
Following a recent 3-1 win against the Bruins, the Tampa Bay Lightning are entering this matchup with high spirits. In that game, Tampa spent 8 minutes in the penalty box and had a single power play opportunity that did not translate into a score. Overall, the Lightning’s offensive output was moderate, converting 3 out of 23 shots taken.
Throughout the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning have scored a total of 273 goals, ranking 2nd in the NHL, while allowing 209 goals against. Currently sitting at 102 points, they have a points percentage of .671. The Lightning have capitalized on 50 of their 230 power play opportunities, achieving a success rate of 21.74%. At even strength, they have permitted 167 goals while scoring 223. Tampa has recorded 2,155 shots, showcasing a shooting percentage of 12.7%, and their opponents have taken 2,033 shots against them, leading to a save percentage of .897. Opposing teams have attempted 237 power plays against Tampa, ranking them 5th for power play tries, with 42 goals scored against them during those situations.
Andrei Vasilevskiy will be the starting goaltender in this encounter. Throughout his NHL career, Vasilevskiy has played 594 games, holding a record of 368 wins, 176 losses, and 39 OT losses, starting in 584 of those contests. He has faced 17,488 shots, allowing 1,458 goals, and maintaining an average of 2.50 goals against per game. His career save percentage stands at .917 over 28,753 minutes of gameplay, and he has achieved 344 quality starts, with a percentage of .589.
In their last match, the Buffalo Sabres took on the Capitals, losing 6-2. The Sabres were unsuccessful on 5 power play attempts during that game, only scoring 2 goals from 39 shots on goal.
Buffalo has fired off 2,176 shots (13th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 11.99%. Meanwhile, they have allowed 2,255 shots from opponents, earning a penalty kill percentage of 82.08% against 212 power play opportunities. Their season save percentage is at 89.8%. The Sabres have secured 231 power play chances, converting 20.78% of those opportunities into 48 goals (15th in the league). Overall, the team has contributed 213 even-strength goals while conceding 231 goals, which includes 193 at even strength and 38 when shorthanded. This season, the Buffalo Sabres have netted a total of 261 goals, accruing 100 points, and holding a points percentage of .649.
In goal for the Sabres will be Alex Lyon, who has attained a career record of 71 wins, 48 losses, and 15 OT losses across 149 games played. Lyon has a quality start rate of 55.2%, achieving 74 quality starts during his career. He has recorded 3,670 saves out of 4,065 shots faced, boasting a save percentage of .903. Lyon has allowed an average of 2.95 goals per game, with a total of 395 goals against him, and has logged 6,072 minutes on the ice across 134 starts.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Bet on Tampa Bay
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