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New York Islanders 4
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Match Report

Isles score twice in 1st and 3rd, top Sabres 4-1

Isles score twice in 1st and 3rd, top Sabres 4-1

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/12/26 @ Chicago Blackhawks L 2-3 NHL
11/11/26 vs Tampa Bay Lightning L 3-8 NHL
11/8/26 vs Vegas Golden Knights L 1-4 NHL
11/6/26 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 5-2 NHL
11/4/26 vs Ottawa Senators L 1-2 NHL
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Team Stats

BUF NYI
17
Blocked Shots
19
18
Hits
32
8
Takeaways
4
34
Shots
38
1
Power Play Goals
1
6
Power Play Opportunities
3
16.7
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
34
Faceoffs Won
39
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
5
Giveaways
5
5
Total Penalties
8
13
Penalty Minutes
19

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

BUF Last 5 matchups NYI
  1. 3 Final/SO 2014-04-13 @ BUF 4
  2. 1 Final 2014-03-15 @ NYI 4
  3. 4 Final/SO 2013-10-15 @ NYI 3

Injuries

New York Islanders

  • Jean-Gabriel Pageau Day-To-Day
  • Mathew Barzal Injured Reserve
  • Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
  • Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres

  • Konsta Helenius Injured Reserve
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve

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