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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres: TV channel and time

TNT truTV

How to watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres

National TV

TNT truTV

Free with an antenna

No free broadcast listed

Streaming

HBO Max

Out of market

None listed

Not available live on: ESPN+ (ESPN Select), ESPN Unlimited, NHL Center Ice (out-of-market packages do not show national games live).

Listing from the ESPN schedule feed and NHL.com, checked 2026-11-08. Channels can change; check your provider.

Services that carry it (4)

Local TV by team

Tampa Bay Lightning

Home TV market: Tampa-St Petersburg-Sarasota

National broadcast (see National TV).

Usual local partner: The Spot - Tampa Bay 66 (Scripps Sports) (source).

Buffalo Sabres

Home TV market: Buffalo

National broadcast (see National TV).

Usual local partner: MSG Buffalo (source).

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Games are blacked out on ESPN+ in a team's home territory, and nationally televised games (ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV, HBO Max) are not available on ESPN+ live. Regional games NHL Network shows outside the local markets are not on ESPN+ either. League rule

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Frequently asked questions

What channel is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres on?

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres is on TNT, truTV (national TV).

What time does Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres start?

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres starts Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

How can I stream Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed streaming: HBO Max.