Games / NHL / Feb 3, 2027

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

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

NHLWednesday, February 3, 2027

New York Islanders7-6-4

7:00 PM ETFeb 3, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateFeb 3, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSGSN, MSGB

Team comparison

New York IslandersBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.4

7-6-4Record8-6-3

5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

3-5Road record / home record4-5

LLLLWLast 5LWLWW

L4StreakL1

Team stats

New York IslandersBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

2.94

3.29

Shots Against per Game

29.1

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

2.94

Shots per Game

25.8

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

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

Recent form

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

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

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

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Wednesday, February 3, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSGSN, MSGB.

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

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

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres?

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

Where is New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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