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    Buffalo Sabres @ New York Islanders

    BUF
    Buffalo SabresSabresBUF
    29-17-5, 13-11-2 Away
    5
    29-17-5, 13-11-2 Away
    Final
    123T
    Sabres
    BUF
    		0235
    Islanders
    NYI
    		0000
    NYI
    New York IslandersIslandersNYI
    27-19-5, 14-9-2 Home
    0
    27-19-5, 14-9-2 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    BUF leads 2-0

    • 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

    UBS Arena
    UBS Arena
    1:00 PM, January 24, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Elmont, NY
    Attendance: 17,255
    • Referees:
    • Francis Charron
    • Liam Maaskant
    • Linesmen:
    • Brad Kovachik
    • Kyle Flemington

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
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    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

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