Lightning host Sabres on Tuesday evening

The red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning hopes to further improve its record when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday evening in the current National Hockey League season.

The host Lightning (33-16-5) are the favorites picked to win their game against the Sabres (24-22-5) due to their superior record.

Having won seven of its past eight games, the Lightning are very confident of its chances against the Sabres in their game.

To keep its winning streak alive NHL goal scoring leader Steven Stamkos needs to produce another solid game for his team to beat the Sabres.

If Stamkos can produce another monster game there is a huge chance the Lighting can successfully beat the Sabres.

Lightning star Vincent Lecavalier also needs to score big to carry his team to victory over the Sabres.

The visiting Sabres for its part are very determined to get a win to fire up its chances for an NHL playoff spot this year.

The Sabres might be the underdog in this game but the team has a huge chance of beating the Lightning if they play as a team and their A-game come game-time.

The key for the Sabres in this game is to play with a rough defense and tough offence against the home-team.

Moreover, Sabres stars Drew Stafford and Thomas Vanek also needs to produce solid numbers to carry their team to victory over the Lightning.