New York Islanders @ Buffalo Sabres
19-13-4, 9-6-2 Away
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19-13-4, 9-6-2 Away
16-14-4, 11-5-2 Home
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16-14-4, 11-5-2 Home
Game Information
KeyBank Center
5:00 PM, December 20, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
Buffalo, NY
Attendance: 19,070
- Referees:
- Furman South
- Brandon Schrader
- Linesmen:
- Matt MacPherson
- Kilian McNamara
Team Stats
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 34 | 32 |
| Hits | 25 | 18 |
| Faceoffs Won | 33 | 27 |
| Faceoff Win Percent | 55.0 | 45.0 |
| Power Play Opportunities | 3 | 4 |
| Power Play Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Power Play Percentage | 33.3 | 25.0 |
| Short Handed Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Total Penalties | 4 | 3 |
| Penalty Minutes | 8 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 18 |
Regular Season Series
BUF leads 1-0
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 22 | 10 | 3 | 47 |
| Washington | 19 | 12 | 4 | 42 |
| NY Islanders | 19 | 13 | 4 | 42 |
| Philadelphia | 17 | 10 | 7 | 41 |
| New Jersey | 20 | 14 | 1 | 41 |
| NY Rangers | 18 | 15 | 4 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh | 14 | 11 | 9 | 37 |
| Columbus | 14 | 15 | 6 | 34 |
2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings
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