NHL· Season 2023
Match Summary
Tampa Bay Lightning defeated Buffalo Sabres 3:1. The match was played in NHL 2023. Goals were scored by N. Paul 6′, T. Motte 7′, D. Cozens 13′, C. de Haan 18′. League standings: Buffalo Sabres #3, Tampa Bay Lightning #7.
Match Events
Key match events between Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning — 4 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
A. Cirelli
Cross-checking
Shorthanded
Holding
R. Dahlin
Hooking
Tripping
Slashing
N. Paul
Rivalry since 2012
Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning Head to Head Results· 50
Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning have met 50 times — Buffalo Sabres won 19, Tampa Bay Lightning won 31, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Tampa Bay Lightning leads the head-to-head with 31 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 312 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.24 per match (141 for the home side, 171 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 46 matches (92%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 49 games (98%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Buffalo Sabres are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 8–7 in 2026.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 15 Jun 2026