Islanders vs Sabres · as of Thu, Nov 5
As of Thursday, November 5, the New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres have not met yet this season. They play 3 times in 2026-27. Next game: Wednesday, January 20, Sabres at Islanders, 7:00 PM ET at UBS Arena on MSG Sportsnet, MSG Buffalo (US).
Season series so far
No meetings yet in 2026-27. The first is Wednesday, January 20.
Remaining Islanders vs Sabres games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20Wed | Sabres at IslandersUBS Arena USMSG Sportsnet, MSG Buffalo | USMSG Sportsnet, MSG Buffalo | |
| Feb 3Wed | Islanders at SabresKeyBank Center USMSG Sportsnet, MSG Buffalo | USMSG Sportsnet, MSG Buffalo | |
| Mar 21Sun | Sabres at IslandersUBS Arena USMSG Sportsnet, MSG Buffalo CASportsnet+, TVA Sports | USMSG Sportsnet, MSG Buffalo CASportsnet+, TVA Sports |
Times in your time zone. TV from the official NHL schedule: national and both clubs' local channels.
Who to root for
Both clubs are in the Eastern Conference, so they chase the same playoff spots. A regulation win takes two points away from a direct rival, a four-point swing compared with the reverse result. If you cheer for a third Eastern club, a regulation finish is best (two points handed out instead of three), ideally won by whichever of the two is less of a threat to you. Your team's playoff odds page shows the exact effect on game days.
Side by side
 Islanders | Stat |  Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| 7-5-2 | Record | 7-5-3 |
| 16 | Points | 17 |
| .571 | Points % | .567 |
| 5th Met | Division | 7th Atl |
| 13th East | Conference | 9th East |
| +1 | Goal diff | −7 |
| 5-3-2 | Last 10 | 5-2-3 |
| L1 | Streak | L1 |
| 46% | Playoff odds | 61% |
| 3% | Win division | 6% |
| 94 | Projected pts | 99 |
| 0-0-0 | Series W-L-OT | 0-0-0 |
Records and ranks from the official NHL standings. Odds and projections from the Tonight.hockey model.
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Sabres Vs Islanders: questions
- When do the Islanders play the Sabres next?
- Wednesday, January 20, 2027: Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders, 7:00 PM ET at UBS Arena.
- What channel is Islanders vs Sabres on?
- The next meeting (Wed, Jan 20) airs on MSG Sportsnet, MSG Buffalo (US).
- Who won the last Islanders vs Sabres game?
- They have not played yet in 2026-27. Their first meeting is Wednesday, January 20.
- How many times do the Islanders and Sabres play this season?
- 3 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 2 in Elmont and 1 in Buffalo. 0 played, 3 to go.
- How do the Islanders and Sabres compare this season?
- The New York Islanders are 7-5-2 with 16 points; the Buffalo Sabres are 7-5-3 with 17 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.