The NHL schedule on Saturday features a game between the Tampa Bay Lightning (44-26-5) and the Buffalo Sabres (32-36-6), starting at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning rank fourth and the Sabres 15th in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Sabres: April 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.56 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.61 | 4th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 25.12% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.11% | 5th |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.26 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.54 | 29th |
| Shots | 27.3 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 18.31% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.34% | 22nd |
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Lightning vs. Sabres Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's top contributors this season with 110 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 13.3%.
- Brandon Hagel is another of Tampa Bay's major contributors currently with 82 total points (34 goals and 48 assists) to his name.
- Tampa Bay's scoring effort is aided by Brayden Point's 82 points. He's contributed 37 assists.
- As Tampa Bay's top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 36 wins and 20 losses this season while allowing 126 goals with 1468 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson's 39 goals and 27 assists in 68 games for Buffalo add up to 66 total points on the season.
- John-Jason Peterka is one of the impact players on offense for Buffalo with 60 total points (0.8 per game), with 24 goals and 36 assists in 69 games.
- Alex Tuch has netted 31 goals on the season, adding 27 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has an .885 save percentage (58th in the league), with 1243 total saves, allowing 161 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has compiled a 23-23-4 record this season.
Lightning vs. Sabres Injury Report
Lightning
None
Sabres
Tyson Kozak: Out (Hip),
Jordan Greenway: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Joshua Norris: Day-To-Day (Mid-Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2025 | Islanders | W 5-3 | Home |
| 4/1/2025 | Islanders | W 4-1 | Away |
| 4/3/2025 | Senators | L 2-1 | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 4/7/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 4/9/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 4/11/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2025 | Flyers | L 7-4 | Away |
| 3/30/2025 | Capitals | W 8-5 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Senators | W 5-2 | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |