Buffalo Sabres chase fifth straight win over New York Islanders
New York Islanders meet Buffalo Sabres at UBS Arena, Thursday 11:00am (NHL). Buffalo Sabres have won the last four against New York Islanders.
The big picture
New York Islanders come in 17th on the ladder; Buffalo Sabres are 26th. New York Islanders have the higher position to protect.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
Buffalo Sabres are 8–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.1 goals for and 3.3 against.
Form
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
Buffalo Sabres have won four of their last five and most recently beat Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 95 times on our records since 1999: New York Islanders 45, Buffalo Sabres 48, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Buffalo Sabres won 4–3 at KeyBank Center.
Buffalo Sabres have won the last four against New York Islanders.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Islanders by 6 goals in 2003-04 (6–0).
Players to watch
For New York Islanders, watch Bo Horvat (7 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Brayden Schenn (5 goals, 6 assists in 2026-27).
For Buffalo Sabres, watch Tage Thompson (10 goals, 9 assists in 2026-27) and Jack Quinn (9 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27).
At UBS Arena
New York Islanders have won 10 of their last 21 at UBS Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Islanders have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
