NHLSeries starts 1/20
Sabres7-4-3
vs
Islanders7-5-2
BUF 46%54% NYI
# NHL
Sabres vs Islanders prediction
Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders, Wednesday 20 January, 7:00 PM ET at UBS Arena. Our line gives the Islanders a 54% chance.
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- Record
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- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Sabres
- GoalsTage Thompson10
- AssistsZach Benson11
- PointsTage Thompson17
Islanders
- GoalsBo Horvat7
- AssistsMatthew Schaefer10
- PointsBo Horvat14
Season averages
| BUF | Stat | NYI |
|---|---|---|
| 3.43 | Goals Against Average | 2.71 |
| 27.1 | Shots Against per Game | 26.2 |
| 68.6 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 86.0 |
| 16 | Power Play Goals Against | 7 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.07 | Goals For per Game | 2.79 |
| 28.1 | Shots per Game | 25.5 |
| 8 | Power Play Goals | 7 |
| 17.0 | Power Play Percentage | 15.9 |
| 1 | Short Handed Goals | 2 |
Last five games
Sabres
- Lvs PHI3-1
- Lat WSH4-3 OT
- Wat SJ2-0
- Wat ANA7-6
- Wat LA3-2
Islanders
- Lvs LA3-2 OT
- Lat DAL6-3
- Wat NSH4-3 SO
- Wat MIN4-3 OT
- Lvs EDM4-0
Injury report
Sabres
- Jiri KulichDay-To-Day
- Konsta HeleniusOut
- Justin DanforthInjured Reserve
- Alex LyonInjured Reserve
- Matt GrzelcykInjured Reserve
Islanders
- Ryan PulockOut
- Matias MaccelliInjured Reserve
- Calum RitchieInjured Reserve
- Alexander RomanovInjured Reserve
- Mathew BarzalInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
- TV
- MSGB, MSGSN
- Season series
- Series starts 1/20
Islanders and Sabres this season
- Wed 20 JanSabres at IslandersWed 7:00 PM ET
- Wed 3 FebIslanders at SabresWed 7:00 PM ET
- Sun 21 MarSabres at IslandersSun 3:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Sabres vs Islanders?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Wednesday 20 January 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Sabres vs Islanders on?
ESPN lists MSGB, MSGSN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Sabres vs Islanders?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the New York Islanders a 54% chance, so a call on them pays x1.85. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Sabres vs Islanders played?
At UBS Arena in Elmont, NY, the home of the New York Islanders.
How many times do the Islanders and Sabres play this season?
This season's schedule has 3 games between them.
When do the Islanders and Sabres play next?
Wednesday 3 February 2027 at 7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Islanders at the Sabres.
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