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Final score: Buffalo Sabres 8 – 7 Tampa Bay Lightning
Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning Period by Period
| Team | P1 | P2 | P3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
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Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning prediction & analysis
Tampa Bay Lightning look the most likely winner here. The market has them as the favorite and the draw is priced high, implying a low chance of a draw. Both sides have seen odds shorten in the last 12 hours, with Buffalo moving more, yet Tampa’s edge remains clear. Being at home gives Buffalo some cushion, but the market confidence still tilts toward Tampa.
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