Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders

Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders head-to-head

NHLregular • 2026-27 Season

Scheduled

Islanders

New York

Sabres

Buffalo

VenueUBS Arena

Elmont, NY

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Key Players

Sabres

Alex LyonG

Ukko-Pekka LuukkonenG

Colten EllisG

Noah OstlundC

Ryan McLeodC

Islanders

Semyon VarlamovG

Ilya SorokinG

Brayden SchennC

Casey CizikasC

Jean-Gabriel PageauC

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Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY.

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