Tavares helps Islanders beat Sabres 6-3 in home opener
John Tavares scored twice to lead the New York Islanders to a 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in their home opener Saturday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
3
New York Islanders
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NYI | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/27/26 | @ San Jose Sharks | W 2-0 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Missed 19:50 3-6
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Goal 19:34 3-6
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Penalty 16:52
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Goal 16:16 3-5
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Missed 16:08 2-5
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Missed 13:02 2-5
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Missed 11:25 2-5
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Missed 9:23 2-5
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Missed 6:56 2-5
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Goal 5:39 2-5
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Missed 19:00 2-4
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Missed 15:49 2-4
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Goal 15:26 2-4
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Missed 15:26 1-4
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Missed 15:20 1-4
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Penalty 13:55
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Missed 13:17 1-4
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Goal 10:09 1-4
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Penalty 8:20
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Missed 8:15 0-4
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Goal 7:00 0-4
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Goal 6:03 0-3
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Missed 5:30 0-2
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Goal 5:13 0-2
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Penalty 4:50
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Penalty 4:50
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Penalty 4:50
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Missed 4:34 0-1
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Missed 2:46 0-1
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Penalty 1:08
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Missed 0:43 0-1
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Missed 16:16 0-1
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Missed 15:15 0-1
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Penalty 15:02
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Missed 13:46 0-1
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Missed 10:53 0-1
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Penalty 10:16
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Missed 9:58 0-1
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Missed 7:25 0-1
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Goal 1:50 0-1
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End of Game 20:00 3-6
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Period End 20:00 3-6
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Missed 19:50 3-6
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Face Off 19:34 3-6
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Goal 19:34 3-6
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Face Off 18:47 3-5
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Stoppage 18:47 3-5
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Stoppage 18:47 3-5
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Shot 18:45 3-5
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Shot 18:44 3-5
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Face Off 18:17 3-5
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Stoppage 18:17 3-5
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Shot 18:17 3-5
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Face Off 18:01 3-5
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Stoppage 18:01 3-5
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Stoppage 18:01 3-5
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Blocked 17:49 3-5
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Takeaway 17:42 3-5
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Shot 17:22 3-5
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Face Off 17:11 3-5
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Stoppage 17:11 3-5
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Shot 17:11 3-5
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Blocked 17:07 3-5
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Face Off 16:52 3-5
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Penalty 16:52
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Face Off 16:18 3-5
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Goal 16:16 3-5
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Missed 16:08 2-5
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Face Off 14:55 2-5
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Stoppage 14:55 2-5
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Hit 14:53 2-5
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Face Off 14:20 2-5
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Stoppage 14:20 2-5
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Shot 14:12 2-5
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Blocked 13:59 2-5
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Hit 13:40 2-5
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Blocked 13:16 2-5
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Missed 13:02 2-5
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Shot 12:56 2-5
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Shot 12:49 2-5
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Team Stats
BUF
NYI
11
Blocked Shots
11
23
Hits
25
6
Takeaways
6
29
Shots
33
0
Power Play Goals
0
4
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
2
Short Handed Goals
2
0
Shootout Goals
0
28
Faceoffs Won
31
47.5
Faceoff Win Percent
52.5
11
Giveaways
11
4
Total Penalties
5
8
Penalty Minutes
10
Head to Head
NYI lead series 1-0
Injuries
New York Islanders
- Mathew Barzal Injured Reserve
- Ryan Pulock Out
- Matias Maccelli Injured Reserve
- Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
- Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve
Buffalo Sabres
- Konsta Helenius Out
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
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