Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
4:3
31/03/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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finlandFinlandViaplay
germanyGermanyNHL.tv
icelandIcelandViaplay
mexicoMexicoSky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
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worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3328
Shots off target
219
Shooting PCT
12.12% (4/33)10.71% (3/28)
Blocked shots
1015
Goalkeeper Saves
2529
Saves PCT
89.29% (25/28)90.63% (29/32)
Penalties
56
PIM
1315
Power-play Goals
21
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
33.33% (2/6)20% (1/5)
Pen. Killing PCT
80% (4/5)66.67% (4/6)
Hits
3026
Faceoffs Won
2732
Faceoffs %
45.7654.24
Giveaways
1912
Takeaways
16
Empty Net Goals
10

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 0)
  • 00:41, Soucy C. (2 min),
  • 01:31, Norris J. (2 min),
  • 13:58, Pelech A. (2 min),
  • 14:19, 1 - 0, Quinn J. (G), Norris J. (A),
  • 2nd Period (0 - 1)
  • 02:18, Cizikas C. (2 min),
  • 06:34, Lee A. (Penalty Shot),
  • 17:41, Samuelsson M. (2 min),
  • 17:57, 1 - 1, Ritchie C. (G), Schenn B. (A), Horvat B. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (3 - 2)
  • 00:01, Lee A. (5 min),
  • 00:01, Carrick S. (5 min),
  • 01:28, Soucy C. (2 min),
  • 02:40, 2 - 1, Thompson T. (G), Norris J. (A), Quinn J. (A2)
  • 08:45, Norris J. (2 min),
  • 08:45, Mayfield S. (2 min),
  • 08:45, Norris J. (2 min),
  • 13:39, 2 - 2, Lee A. (G), Horvat B. (A), Schaefer M. (A2)
  • 16:59, 3 - 2, Krebs P. (G), Tuch A. (A), Thompson T. (A2)
  • 18:17, 4 - 2, Byram B. (G), Samuelsson M. (A),
  • 19:59, 4 - 3, Schenn B. (G), Barzal M. (A), Horvat B. (A2)

Highlights

Chances of winning


Buffalo Sabres
50.3%
Draw
22%
New York Islanders
27.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
44.9% 22.7% 32.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

50% 25.3% 29%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Buffalo Sabres has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Buffalo Sabres's performance.
  • New York Islanders has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Buffalo Sabres than the current prediction. (-0.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for New York Islanders than the current prediction. (+1.3%)
  • Buffalo Sabres - New York Islanders Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.9
    (2.1)
    4.31
    (4.15)
    3.36
    (2.92)
    5.5%
    (6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    What is the prediction for Buffalo Sabres - New York Islanders?
  • Users Predictions: Buffalo Sabres will win (11 of 13 users predict this - 84.62%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 65.01%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 3.
    • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
    • Buffalo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, NY Islanders has had a series of home games.
    • Buffalo might have a minor edge in this game.
    • There will not play in Buffalo: Danforth J. (Lower-Body Injury) Greenway J. (Abdominal strain) Kulich J. (Health problems)
    • There will not play in NY Islanders: DeAngelo A. (Lower-Body Injury) Engvall P. (Ankle Injury) Palmieri K. (Knee Injury) Romanov A. (Shoulder Injury) Varlamov S. (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in Buffalo: Ostlund N. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 59:50. (average 3:2.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Buffalo won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 36:26. (average 3.3:2.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Buffalo Sabres - New York Islanders were as follows:
    24.01.2026 New York Islanders - Buffalo Sabres 0:5
    20.12.2025 Buffalo Sabres - New York Islanders 3:2
    23.12.2024 New York Islanders - Buffalo Sabres 1:7
    30.11.2024 New York Islanders - Buffalo Sabres 3:0
    01.11.2024 Buffalo Sabres - New York Islanders 3:4
    Latest results of Buffalo Sabres
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Colorado Avalanche (1)Los Angeles Kings (8)4 : 0
    2Dallas Stars (2)Minnesota Wild (3)2 : 2
    3Vegas Golden Knights (4)Utah Mammoth (6)2 : 2
    4Edmonton Oilers (5)Anaheim Ducks (7)1 : 3
    5Carolina Hurricanes (1)Ottawa Senators (6)4 : 0
    6Pittsburgh Penguins (7)Philadelphia Flyers (8)2 : 3
    7Buffalo Sabres (2)Boston Bruins (5)3 : 1
    8Tampa Bay Lightning (3)Montreal Canadiens (4)2 : 2

    Quarter-finals
    1Colorado Avalanche (1)TBD #2
    2TBD #3TBD #4
    3Carolina Hurricanes (1)TBD #6
    4TBD #7TBD #8

    Semi-finals
    1TBD #1TBD #2
    2TBD #3TBD #4

    Final
    1TBD #1TBD #2