Lightning look to keep rolling at home, welcome Sabres

The Tampa Bay Lightning defended home ice Tuesday, as they usually do, but the caliber of competition increases Thursday night when they host the Buffalo Sabres in the third meeting between the clubs.

Fueled by a four-goal middle frame against Anaheim, Tampa Bay recorded its franchise-best 15th consecutive game with a point at home by routing the last-place Ducks 6-1.

Tampa Bay is 14-0-1 in that stretch, with the setbac