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    New York Islanders @ Buffalo Sabres

    NYI
    New York IslandersIslandersNYI
    19-13-4, 9-6-2 Away
    2
    19-13-4, 9-6-2 Away
    Final/SO
    123SOT
    Islanders
    NYI
    		01102
    Sabres
    BUF
    		11013
    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    16-14-4, 11-5-2 Home
    3
    16-14-4, 11-5-2 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    BUF leads 1-0

    • Islanders
      2
    • Sabres
      3
    Game 1
    20/12
    • Sabres
      5
    • Islanders
      0
    Game 2
    24/1
    • Islanders
    • Sabres
    Game 3
    1/4

    Game Information

    KeyBank Center
    KeyBank Center
    10:00 PM, 20 December 2025
    Buffalo, NY
    Attendance: 19,070
    • Referees:
    • Furman South
    • Brandon Schrader
    • Linesmen:
    • Matt MacPherson
    • Kilian McNamara

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina4520696
    Pittsburgh36201688
    Columbus38231187
    NY Islanders4127587
    Philadelphia35241282
    Washington3628981
    New Jersey3732276
    NY Rangers2935967
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo4421896
    Tampa Bay4421694
    Montreal40211090
    Boston4024888
    Ottawa38241086
    Detroit3925886
    Toronto31291375
    Florida3533373
    Full Standings

    NHL News

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    Garand stops 27 for first NHL win as Rangers down Blackhawks 6-1

    — Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Adam Sykora scored his first goal and Dylan Garand made 27 saves for his first NHL win as the New York Rangers downed the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 on Friday night.
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