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    New York Islanders @ Buffalo Sabres

    NYI
    New York IslandersIslandersNYI
    19-13-4, 9-6-2 Away
    2
    19-13-4, 9-6-2 Away
    Final/SO
    123SOT
    Islanders
    NYI
    		01102
    Sabres
    BUF
    		11013
    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    16-14-4, 11-5-2 Home
    3
    16-14-4, 11-5-2 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    BUF leads 1-0

    • Islanders
      2
    • Sabres
      3
    Game 1
    12/20
    • Sabres
      5
    • Islanders
      0
    Game 2
    1/24
    • Islanders
      3
    • Sabres
      4
    Game 3
    3/31

    Game Information

    KeyBank Center
    KeyBank Center
    5:00 PM, December 20, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
    Buffalo, NY
    Attendance: 19,070
    • Referees:
    • Furman South
    • Brandon Schrader
    • Linesmen:
    • Matt MacPherson
    • Kilian McNamara

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
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    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

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