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Match Report

Islanders clinch playoff spot with 5-1 victory over Sabres

Jordan Eberle continued his scoring surge with another goal, Anthony Beauvillier added two of his own and the New York Islanders clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2016 with a 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
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
10/24/26 @ Washington Capitals L 3-4 NHL
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Team Stats

BUF NYI
16
Blocked Shots
16
26
Hits
25
3
Takeaways
2
32
Shots
38
1
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
1
50.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
29
Faceoffs Won
23
55.8
Faceoff Win Percent
44.2
16
Giveaways
28
1
Total Penalties
2
2
Penalty Minutes
4

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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
  • Jack Rathbone Injured Reserve

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