Buffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - January 2, 2027 - CBS Sports

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

Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Sabres	2.69 GF AVG	3.26 GA AVG	9.80 Power Play
Lightning	3.43 GF AVG	3.07 GA AVG	14.60 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Sam Carrick (C)	Upper Body	10-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 31
Alex Lyon (G)	Upper Body	10-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 31
Matt Grzelcyk (D)	Lower Body	10-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 31
Conor Timmins (D)	Lower Body	11-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 6
Justin Danforth (RW)	Upper Body	10-28-2026Day-to-Day
Jiri Kulich (C)	Concussion	11-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 4

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Lower Body	10-28-2026Day-to-Day
Zemgus Girgensons (C)	Lower Body	10-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Oct 31
Yanni Gourde (C)	Hip	12-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Dec 2
Brandon Hagel (LW)	Undisclosed	10-28-2026Day-to-Day

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