Lightning remain the constant as Atlantic Division hierarchy shifts with rise of Sabres, Canadiens

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Luke Schenn (5) clears the puck in front of Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 6, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y.

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BUFFALO — There’s a neck-and-neck, three-way race for the Atlantic Division title, and the only …





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