Buffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - February 28, 2026 - CBS Sports

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	1	2	3	T
Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-

Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Sabres	3.34 GF AVG	3.06 GA AVG	.10 Power Play
Lightning	3.50 GF AVG	2.47 GA AVG	22.40 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3
Jordan Greenway (LW)	Abdomen	03-07-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 8
Josh Dunne (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	03-20-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 21
Zach Benson (LW)	Upper Body	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Lower Body	02-24-2026Day-to-Day
Nick Paul (C)	Undisclosed	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3
Brayden Point (C)	Lower Body	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Anthony Cirelli (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Day-to-Day
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3
Maxwell Crozier (D)	Abdomen	04-28-2026Out for the season
Charle-Edward D'Astous (D)	Lower Body	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28

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