Result
4:3
31/03/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats
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| Shots on Goal |
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| 33 | 28 |
| Shots off target |
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| 21 | 9 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 12.12% (4/33) | 10.71% (3/28) |
| Blocked shots |
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| 10 | 15 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 25 | 29 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 89.29% (25/28) | 90.63% (29/32) |
| Penalties |
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| 5 | 6 |
| PIM |
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| 13 | 15 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 2 | 1 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 33.33% (2/6) | 20% (1/5) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 80% (4/5) | 66.67% (4/6) |
| Hits |
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| 30 | 26 |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 27 | 32 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 45.76 | 54.24 |
| Giveaways |
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| 19 | 12 |
| Takeaways |
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| 1 | 6 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
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)
Chances of winning
Buffalo Sabres
50.3% | Draw
22% | New York Islanders
27.7% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
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
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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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).
How many head-to-head matches has Buffalo Sabres won against New York Islanders?
Buffalo Sabres has won 7 of their last 11 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has New York Islanders won against Buffalo Sabres?
New York Islanders has won 4 of their last 11 head-to-head matches.
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
Latest results of New York Islanders
NHL Table
MainWestern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche ✔ | 77 | 45 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 290:197 | 112 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars ✔ | 78 | 35 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 262:214 | 104 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild ✔ | 78 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 261:225 | 102 |
| 4 | Utah Mammoth | 77 | 31 | 10 | 6 | 30 | 254:223 | 88 |
| 5 | Edmonton Oilers | 78 | 30 | 9 | 10 | 29 | 270:263 | 88 |
| 6 | Vegas Golden Knights | 78 | 28 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 249:241 | 88 |
| 7 | Anaheim Ducks | 77 | 24 | 17 | 5 | 31 | 257:271 | 87 |
| 8 | Los Angeles Kings | 77 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 26 | 211:236 | 83 |
| 9 | Nashville Predators | 77 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 31 | 233:256 | 82 |
| 10 | San Jose Sharks | 76 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 32 | 234:269 | 81 |
| 11 | Winnipeg Jets | 77 | 27 | 7 | 12 | 31 | 221:234 | 80 |
| 12 | St. Louis Blues | 77 | 29 | 4 | 12 | 32 | 206:241 | 78 |
| 13 | Seattle Kraken | 77 | 25 | 7 | 11 | 34 | 214:248 | 75 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 77 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 36 | 202:247 | 73 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 78 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 36 | 202:256 | 70 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 77 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 47 | 202:297 | 52 |
Eastern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes ✔ | 78 | 36 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 281:233 | 106 |
| 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ | 78 | 39 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 281:221 | 102 |
| 3 | Buffalo Sabres ✔ | 78 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 270:233 | 102 |
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens ✔ | 78 | 32 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 273:245 | 102 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 78 | 33 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 280:250 | 96 |
| 6 | Boston Bruins | 79 | 31 | 12 | 10 | 26 | 264:246 | 96 |
| 7 | Ottawa Senators | 78 | 35 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 264:240 | 92 |
| 8 | Philadelphia Flyers | 78 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 233:232 | 92 |
| 9 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 78 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 245:241 | 90 |
| 10 | New York Islanders | 78 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 31 | 226:229 | 89 |
| 11 | Detroit Red Wings | 78 | 29 | 11 | 9 | 29 | 228:238 | 89 |
| 12 | Washington Capitals | 78 | 33 | 6 | 9 | 30 | 248:240 | 87 |
| 13 | New Jersey Devils | 78 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 35 | 219:239 | 83 |
| 14 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 77 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 31 | 242:275 | 78 |
| 15 | Florida Panthers | 78 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 37 | 233:266 | 78 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 78 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 36 | 229:238 | 75 |
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