Games / NHL / Jan 20, 2027

Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) visit the New York Islanders (7-6-4) on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at UBS Arena, Elmont, NY. TV: MSGB, MSGSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres.

NHLWednesday, January 20, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

7:00 PM ETJan 20, 2027

New York Islanders7-6-4

DateJan 20, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueUBS Arena, Elmont, NY

TVMSGB, MSGSN

Team comparison

Buffalo SabresNew York Islanders

Goals per game

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.4

3.1

8-6-3Record7-6-4

6th in Atlantic DivisionStanding5th in Metropolitan Division

4-4Road record / home record4-5

LWLWWLast 5LLLLW

L1StreakL4

Team stats

Buffalo SabresNew York Islanders

Goals Against Average

3.29

2.94

Shots Against per Game

27.1

29.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

71.2

86.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.94

2.82

Shots per Game

28.4

25.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

14.3

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

158

232

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Buffalo Sabres

Alex Lyon G · Shoulder

Injured Reserve

Konsta Helenius C · Upper Body

Out

Justin Danforth RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Matt Grzelcyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

New York Islanders

Matias Maccelli LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Mathew Barzal C · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ryan Pulock D · Upper Body

Out

Calum Ritchie C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Alexander Romanov D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Buffalo SabresLWLWW

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-4

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 5-2

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsL 1-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 3-2

Oct 29, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksW 7-6

New York IslandersLLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at San Jose SharksL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 4-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesL 3-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 0-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Season series

Series starts 1/20

Mar 21, 2027BUF 0, NYI 0

Feb 3, 2027NYI 0, BUF 0

Jan 20, 2027BUF 0, NYI 0

Team pages

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders?

The game is on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at UBS Arena, Elmont, NY.

How can I watch Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders?

TV: MSGB, MSGSN.

What are the records of the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders?

Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3. New York Islanders: 7-6-4.

Who is injured for Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders?

Listed out or doubtful: Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lyon, Konsta Helenius, Justin Danforth, Matt Grzelcyk. New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders played?

UBS Arena, Elmont, NY.

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