The Tampa Bay Lightning (39-18-4) visit the Buffalo Sabres (38-19-6), who have won six in a row, on Sunday, March 8 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Before watching this matchup, here’s a peek at which club we think will emerge with the victory in Sunday’s action on the ice.<\/p>\n The Sabres have a 7-2-1 record over their last 10 contests. They have scored 34 goals while giving up 24 in that period. On the power play, 35 opportunities have resulted in seven goals (20.0% success rate).<\/p>\n Lightning vs. Sabres Predictions for Sunday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Lightning 4, Sabres 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-125) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Lightning Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Lightning have a 39-18-4 record overall, with a 9-4-13 record in contests that have gone to overtime. The Sabres have a 38-19-6 record this season and are 6-6-12 in matchups that have needed overtime. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Lightning vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nIn the 18 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-8-2 record (good for 18 points).
\nIn the seven games this season the Lightning scored just one goal, they went 2-4-1 (five points).
\nTampa Bay has finished 4-6-3 in the 13 games this season when it scored two goals (registering 11 points).
\nThe Lightning have scored at least three goals in 39 games (33-6-0, 66 points).
\nIn the 21 games when Tampa Bay has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 13-6-2 to record 28 points.
\nIn the 34 games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 20-11-3 (43 points).
\nThe Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 18-7-1 to register 37 points.
\nSabres Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nBuffalo has earned 22 points (8-2-6) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
\nThis season the Sabres recorded just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
\nWhen Buffalo has scored two goals this season, they’ve earned six points (3-7-0 record).
\nThe Sabres have earned 75 points in their 44 games with three or more goals scored.
\nBuffalo has scored a single power-play goal in 24 games this season and has registered 34 points from those matchups.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Buffalo has posted a record of 12-8-2 (26 points).
\nThe Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 41 games, going 26-11-4 to record 56 points.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York<\/p>\n