The 0-2 Sabres are due to get their first win. The situation sets up for them here drawing the struggling Lightning, who still could be missing team captain Steve Stamkos.

Tampa Bay is playing its third road game in four days. The Sabres have been idle since Saturday.

The Lightning are struggling in net without Andrei Vasilevskiy allowing 4.67 goals per game. Tampa Bay's defense hasn't helped its inexperienced goalies, Jonas Johansson and Matt Tomkins. The Lightning have given up the most shots on goal and third-most high-danger scoring chances.

The Lightning are off consecutive road defeats to the Red Wings and Senators. The Sabres are better than those two teams.