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What channel is the Sabres vs Lightning game on?

Saturday, January 2, 7:00 PM ET: Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning on MSG Western New York / The Spot - MTN. It is not on free national TV. See the options below.

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Where to watch Sabres vs Lightning

MSG Western New York: a regional channel or the team’s own app, for viewers in the team’s home area (cable, a live-TV service that carries it, or the team app). Outside that area it is usually on ESPN+
The Spot - MTN: a regional channel or the team’s own app, for viewers in the team’s home area (cable, a live-TV service that carries it, or the team app). Outside that area it is usually on ESPN+

Why it depends where you live: most NHL games are shown on each team’s regional channel, local station or team app, and only to viewers in that team’s home area. National games (ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV) are available everywhere.

Buffalo Sabres: next games

Mon, Jan 4, 7:30 PM ET: Winnipeg Jets at Buffalo Sabres on MSG Western New York
Tue, Jan 5, 7:30 PM ET: Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins on TNT / truTV
Fri, Jan 8, 7:00 PM ET: Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets on MSG Western New York / Blue Jackets local TV

Tampa Bay Lightning: next games

Tue, Jan 5, 9:40 PM ET: Tampa Bay Lightning at Seattle Kraken on The Spot - MTN / KONG / Prime Video (Local)
Thu, Jan 7, 9:00 PM ET: Tampa Bay Lightning at Vancouver Canucks on The Spot - MTN
Sat, Jan 9, 3:30 PM ET: Tampa Bay Lightning at Calgary Flames on The Spot - MTN

Common questions

What channel is Sabres vs Lightning on?

Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday, January 2, 7:00 PM ET, is on MSG Western New York / The Spot - MTN. It is not on free national TV. See the options below.

Can I watch Sabres vs Lightning for free?

Not on free TV. It needs the channel or service listed above.

What time does Sabres vs Lightning start?

7:00 PM ET (US Eastern), Saturday, January 2.