How to Watch Lightning vs Sabres: TV Channel and Streaming Options April 6

On April 6, 2026, the Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with the game starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on NHL Network. The Lightning are currently sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference with 102 points, while the Sabres are right behind them in third place with 100 points.

If you can’t make it to the game in person, you can catch all the action on NHL Network at 7 p.m. ET. And if you’re looking to snag some tickets, StubHub has you covered.

When it comes to the odds, the Puck Line favors Tampa Bay at -1.5 (+200), with Buffalo at +1.5 (-250). The Favorite Moneyline goes to Tampa Bay at -118, while the Underdog Moneyline is in favor of Buffalo at -102. The total is set at 6.5, with even odds for both the Over and Under at -110.

In terms of injuries, the Lightning will be missing Declan Carlile and Victor Hedman, among others. Meanwhile, the Sabres will be without Justin Danforth and Jiri Kulich, to name a few.

Key players to watch include Nikita Kucherov, who has an impressive 125 points in 70 games, and Tage Thompson, who has been putting up one point per game this season. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has been solid with 1,253 saves in 54 games.

All in all, it’s shaping up to be an exciting matchup between the Lightning and the Sabres. So grab your snacks, settle in, and enjoy the game!