Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres, Nov. 11, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 and the Sabres at 4-4-3. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Sabres Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sabres play at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | TNT, truTV |
| Venue | KeyBank Center, Buffalo |
| Home team | Buffalo Sabres (Buffalo, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Sabres Start?
The Lightning vs Sabres start time is 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. That is 6:30 PM Central, 5:30 PM Mountain and 4:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM | Buffalo, Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Lightning vs Sabres
Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres is on TNT, truTV, with puck drop at 7:30 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Buffalo and Tampa Bay markets.
Lightning vs Sabres in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Sabres meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11 | TNT, truTV | Scheduled | ||
| Sun, Nov 22 | Buffalo SabresBUFTampa Bay LightningTBL | MSGB | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 2 | Buffalo SabresBUFTampa Bay LightningTBL | MSGB | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Apr 5 | Tampa Bay LightningTBLBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Sabres
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Sabres are 4-4-3, 8th in the Atlantic with 11 points and 4-3-3 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW | |
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 41 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLOTWOT |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Sabres
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | CBJNHL, The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play at Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on CHSN, MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | Buffalo SabresBUF Chicago BlackhawksCHI | CHSN, MSGB | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Sabres
What time is Lightning vs Sabres on Nov. 11?
7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Lightning vs Sabres on?
The game is on TNT, truTV. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Lightning vs Sabres being played?
At KeyBank Center in Buffalo, home of the Buffalo Sabres. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Sabres?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Sabres.
How many times do the Lightning and Sabres play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Lightning vs Sabres count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Lightning vs Sabres end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Lightning vs Sabres on national TV?
Yes. TNT, truTV is a national broadcaster, so the game is available across the United States without a regional sports network.
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