Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning: TV Channel & Start Time (Sat, Jan 2)
Streaming in Canada: Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) · 7:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa.
Where to Watch in Canada
Sportsnet+ Premium
Streaming — out-of-market
Game Details
Saturday, January 2, 2027
Puck drop across Canada
- NT
- 8:30 p.m.
- AT
- 8:00 p.m.
- ET
- CT
- 6:00 p.m.
- SK
- 6:00 p.m.
- MT
- 6:00 p.m.
- PT
- 5:00 p.m.
Benchmark International Arena
Tampa
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Common questions
What channel is Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning on in Canada?
Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market) in Canada on Saturday, January 2, 2027.
What time does Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning start?
Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. Across Canada, that's 8:30 p.m. NT, 8:00 p.m. AT, 7:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. CT, 6:00 p.m. in Saskatchewan, 6:00 p.m. MT and 5:00 p.m. PT.
How can I stream Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning in Canada?
In Canada, Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning streams on Sportsnet+ Premium (out-of-market). No Canadian TV channel is listed for it. Sportsnet+ Premium has out-of-market games and every US-vs-US game: 1,250+ NHL games in total. Sportsnet+ says Premium's out-of-market games have "limited blackouts".
Where is Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning being played?
Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning is at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on Saturday, January 2, 2027.
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