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

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Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-

Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Sabres	3.00 GF AVG	3.21 GA AVG	.20 Power Play
Lightning	3.23 GF AVG	2.59 GA AVG	18.10 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jason Zucker (LW)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Colten Ellis (G)	Concussion	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Tyson Kozak (C)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Elbow	01-31-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 1
Erik Cernak (D)	Undisclosed	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
Brandon Hagel (LW)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	01-19-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 20

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