Buffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL Game Preview - February 28, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Sabres	3.07 GF AVG	3.07 GA AVG	18.80 Power Play
Lightning	.00 GF AVG	.00 GA AVG	.00 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jason Zucker (LW)	Lower Body	01-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 3
Alex Lyon (G)	Lower Body	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	01-09-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 10
Michael Kesselring (D)	Undisclosed	01-02-2026Day-to-Day
Tyson Kozak (C)	Upper Body	01-02-2026Day-to-Day
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
Ryan McDonagh (D)	Undisclosed	01-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 3
Scott Sabourin (RW)	Undisclosed	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	01-19-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 20

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