Gionta scores twice to lead Sabres over Islanders in OT
Brian Gionta scored twice, including the deciding goal with 2:14 left in overtime, to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
4
New York Islanders
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| NYI | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/31/26 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Anaheim Ducks | W 7-6 | NHL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Goal 2:46 4-3
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Missed 1:50 3-3
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Missed 18:46 3-3
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Missed 18:25 3-3
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Missed 17:44 3-3
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Missed 15:39 3-3
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Goal 13:34 3-3
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Missed 11:02 3-2
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Missed 7:19 3-2
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Goal 5:57 3-2
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Missed 5:12 2-2
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Goal 2:07 2-2
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Penalty 1:55
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Missed 1:47 2-1
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Goal 17:57 2-1
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Missed 14:36 1-1
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Missed 11:30 1-1
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Penalty 10:03
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Missed 6:46 1-1
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Goal 5:10 1-1
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Missed 4:48 0-1
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Missed 3:26 0-1
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Goal 2:03 0-1
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Missed 1:37 0-0
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Missed 1:11 0-0
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Penalty 14:12
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Missed 14:12 0-0
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Missed 13:00 0-0
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Missed 12:08 0-0
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Missed 12:01 0-0
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Missed 11:49 0-0
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Missed 9:57 0-0
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Missed 6:47 0-0
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Missed 6:29 0-0
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Missed 1:39 0-0
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End of Game 2:46 4-3
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Period End 2:46 4-3
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Goal 2:46 4-3
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Blocked 2:30 3-3
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Missed 1:50 3-3
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Giveaway 0:47 3-3
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Face Off 0:00 3-3
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Period Start 0:00 3-3
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Period End 20:00 3-3
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Face Off 19:53 3-3
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Stoppage 19:49 3-3
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Takeaway 19:36 3-3
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Shot 19:07 3-3
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Stoppage 19:07 3-3
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Face Off 19:06 3-3
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Hit 18:50 3-3
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Missed 18:46 3-3
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Blocked 18:33 3-3
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Missed 18:25 3-3
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Hit 17:50 3-3
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Missed 17:44 3-3
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Takeaway 17:24 3-3
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Blocked 16:38 3-3
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Shot 16:26 3-3
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Giveaway 16:23 3-3
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Hit 15:55 3-3
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Missed 15:39 3-3
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Giveaway 15:28 3-3
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Giveaway 15:20 3-3
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Hit 15:12 3-3
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Hit 14:25 3-3
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Blocked 14:10 3-3
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Hit 13:52 3-3
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Face Off 13:34 3-3
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Goal 13:34 3-3
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Blocked 13:34 3-3
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Face Off 13:28 3-2
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Stoppage 13:28 3-2
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Shot 13:28 3-2
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Blocked 12:27 3-2
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Team Stats
BUF
NYI
12
Blocked Shots
17
18
Hits
20
4
Takeaways
7
26
Shots
24
0
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
1
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
1
0
Shootout Goals
0
23
Faceoffs Won
30
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
12
Giveaways
16
0
Total Penalties
2
0
Penalty Minutes
4
Head to Head
BUF wins series 2-1
Injuries
New York Islanders
- Matias Maccelli Injured Reserve
- Mathew Barzal Injured Reserve
- Ryan Pulock Out
- Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
- Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve
Buffalo Sabres
- Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
- Konsta Helenius Out
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
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