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The Buffalo Sabres<\/a> visit the Tampa Bay Lightning in an Atlantic Division NHL clash on Tuesday, February 3 (2\/3\/2026) at 7:30 p.m. ET. Here\u2019s how to watch this streaming exclusive game tonight<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sabres vs. Lightning streams exclusively on ESPN+ and Hulu<\/a>. They can be bundled<\/a> for greater savings, fans can sign up for fuboTV (free trial)<\/a> which includes ESPN Unlimited with your subscription, and offers $25 off your first month of service.<\/p>\n DIRECTV<\/a> also offers a free trial and $10 off your first three months when you subscribe to their \u201cChoice\u201d tier of service, and includes ESPN Unlimited with your subscription.<\/p>\n Select cable TV service, such as Verizon or Spectrum, also allow their customers to log in and activate ESPN Unlimited.<\/p>\n How to Watch Sabres – Lightning<\/p>\n What: NHL regular season<\/p>\n Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning<\/p>\n When: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026<\/p>\n Where: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, Florida<\/p>\n Time: 7:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n TV: N\/A<\/p>\n Streaming options: fuboTV (free trial)<\/a> includes ESPN Unlimited, and new subscribers get $25 off first month; DIRECTV (free trial)<\/a> also includes ESPN Unlimited, or fans can bundle ESPN Unlimited and Hulu<\/a> to save on both services.<\/p>\n The Sabres got back in the win column with a 5-3 victory over the Florida Panthers on Monday night, and have won six of their last seven games. But this will be a bigger challenge than the Panthers. The Lightning lead the division with a 35-14-4 record after a hard-fought 6-5 win over the Bruins that went all the way to a shoot out.<\/p>\n This is the first clash between these teams this season.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a recent NHL story via the Associated Press:<\/p>\n Buffalo Sabres (32-18-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (35-14-4, in the Atlantic Division)<\/p>\n BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout.<\/p>\n Tampa Bay has a 35-14-4 record overall and a 7-3-1 record in Atlantic Division games. The Lightning have gone 13-4-2 in games their opponents commit more penalties.<\/p>\n Buffalo has an 11-4-2 record in Atlantic Division play and a 32-18-5 record overall. The Sabres are fifth in the league with 187 total goals (averaging 3.4 per game).<\/p>\n The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting of the season between the two clubs.<\/p>\n TOP PERFORMERS: Jake Guentzel has 24 goals and 33 assists for the Lightning. Nikita Kucherov has six goals and 15 assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n Tage Thompson has 29 goals and 28 assists for the Sabres. Alex Tuch has scored seven goals with three assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n LAST 10 GAMES: Lightning: 8-1-1, averaging 3.3 goals, 6.4 assists, 4.5 penalties and 13.2 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.<\/p>\n Sabres: 7-2-1, averaging 4.2 goals, 6.9 assists, four penalties and 9.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.<\/p>\n INJURIES: Lightning: None listed.<\/p>\n Sabres: None listed.<\/p>\n Can I bet on Sabres vs. Lightning?<\/p>\n You can bet<\/a> on the game from your phone in New York State, and we\u2019ve compiled some of the best introductory offers<\/a> to help navigate your first bets from BetMGM<\/a>, FanDuel<\/a>, DraftKings<\/a>, Bet365<\/a> and more.<\/p>\n The Lightning are -192 favorites, and the Sabres are the +160 dog, according to DraftKings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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