New York Islanders @ Buffalo Sabres
42-29-5, 21-16-3 Away
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42-29-5, 21-16-3 Away
46-21-8, 24-10-4 Home
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46-21-8, 24-10-4 Home
Game Information
KeyBank Center
12:00 AM, 1 April 2026
Buffalo, NY
Attendance: 19,070
- Referees:
- Kendrick Nicholson
- Jake Brenk
- Linesmen:
- Dylan Blujus
- James Tobias
Team Stats
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 28 | 33 |
| Hits | 26 | 25 |
| Faceoffs Won | 32 | 27 |
| Faceoff Win Percent | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Power Play Opportunities | 3 | 4 |
| Power Play Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Power Play Percentage | 33.3 | 50.0 |
| Short Handed Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Total Penalties | 6 | 5 |
| Penalty Minutes | 15 | 13 |
| Blocked Shots | 10 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 1 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 19 |
NYI @ BUF Videos
Brayden Schenn lights the lamp for Islanders
Bowen Byram lights the lamp for Sabres
Peyton Krebs nets goal for Sabres
Regular Season Series
BUF wins 3-0
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 47 | 21 | 6 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | 38 | 21 | 16 | 92 |
| NY Islanders | 42 | 29 | 5 | 89 |
| Columbus | 38 | 25 | 12 | 88 |
| Philadelphia | 37 | 25 | 12 | 86 |
| Washington | 38 | 28 | 9 | 85 |
| New Jersey | 38 | 34 | 2 | 78 |
| NY Rangers | 31 | 35 | 9 | 71 |
2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings
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