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Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders

4 May 2021 at 00:00

Match Summary

Buffalo Sabres defeated New York Islanders 4:2. The match was played in NHL 2020. Goals were scored by A. Pelech 9′, O. Wahlstrom, T. Thompson 14′, R. Asplund 11′, S. Reinhart 15′, S. Reinhart 19′. League standings: Buffalo Sabres #8, New York Islanders #4.

Match Events

Key match events between Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders — 6 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Period 1
!
1′
L. Komarov

Hooking

9′
A. Pelech

A. Beauvillier

!
16′
L. Komarov

Hooking

Period 2
O. Wahlstrom
!
12′
S. Mayfield

Interference

T. Thompson

R. Ristolainen

14′
R. Ristolainen

Tripping

15′
!
Period 3
R. Asplund

T. Thompson

11′
S. Reinhart
15′
S. Reinhart

Empty net

19′

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 23, New York Islanders won 27, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. New York Islanders leads the head-to-head with 27 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 268 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.36 per match (125 for the home side, 143 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
268 · 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