Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is pursued down the ice by Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)AP
The Tampa Bay Lightning play against the Buffalo Sabres in an NHL game tonight. The matchup will begin at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.
The Lightning enter this matchup with a 36-21-4 record, and they have won nine of their last 10 games. In their most recent game, the Lightning defeated Columbus 6-2.
During the victory, Nikita Kucherov played at a high level. He ended the game with one goal and two assists, so he will try to perform similarly tonight.
Kucherov has 90 points this season, which is third-most in the NHL.
The Sabres enter this matchup with a 24-30-6 record, and they have lost four consecutive games. In their last game, the Sabres lost 6-2 against San Jose.
In order to bounce back tonight, the Sabres will need to rely on their forward Tage Thompson. He currently leads the team in points and goals.
Fans can watch this NHL game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.
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