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Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders

16 February 2021 at 00:00

Match Summary

New York Islanders defeated Buffalo Sabres 3:1. The match was played in NHL 2020. Goals were scored by A. Lee 16′, J. Pageau 18′, V. Olofsson 1′, B. Nelson 9′. League standings: Buffalo Sabres #8, New York Islanders #4.

Match Events

Key match events between Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Period 1
16′
A. Lee

M. Barzal

18′
J. Pageau

S. Mayfield

Period 2
!
A. Pelech

Tripping

V. Olofsson

S. Reinhart

1′
B. Davidson

Holding

8′
!
9′
B. Nelson

O. Wahlstrom

!
19′
C. Cizikas

Slashing

Period 3
Unknown
1′
!

Rivalry since 2012

Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Head to Head Results· 50

Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders have met 50 times — Buffalo Sabres won 24, New York Islanders won 26, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. New York Islanders leads the head-to-head with 26 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 270 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.40 per match (128 for the home side, 142 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 42 matches (84%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 48 games (96%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Buffalo Sabres are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–3 in 2022.

Total goals
270 · 5.4/match
Both scored
42/50 · 84%
Over 2.5
48/50 · 96%

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Jun 2026