Buffalo Sabres @ New York Islanders
29-17-5, 13-11-2 Away
5
29-17-5, 13-11-2 Away
27-19-5, 14-9-2 Home
0
27-19-5, 14-9-2 Home
Game Information
UBS Arena
6:00 PM, 24 January 2026
Elmont, NY
Attendance: 17,255
- Referees:
- Francis Charron
- Liam Maaskant
- Linesmen:
- Brad Kovachik
- Kyle Flemington
Team Stats
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 21 | 26 |
| Hits | 16 | 24 |
| Faceoffs Won | 13 | 37 |
| Faceoff Win Percent | 26.0 | 74.0 |
| Power Play Opportunities | 2 | 3 |
| Power Play Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power Play Percentage | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Short Handed Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Total Penalties | 4 | 3 |
| Penalty Minutes | 8 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 11 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 16 |
BUF @ NYI Videos
Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders: Game Highlights
Rasmus Dahlin lights the lamp for Sabres
Jason Zucker tallies goal vs. Islanders
Regular Season Series
BUF leads 2-0
2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 32 | 15 | 5 | 69 |
| Pittsburgh | 25 | 14 | 11 | 61 |
| NY Islanders | 27 | 19 | 5 | 59 |
| Philadelphia | 24 | 17 | 9 | 57 |
| Washington | 25 | 21 | 7 | 57 |
| New Jersey | 27 | 22 | 2 | 56 |
| Columbus | 24 | 20 | 7 | 55 |
| NY Rangers | 21 | 25 | 6 | 48 |
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