Final Score
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | SO | Final | SOG | |
| Islanders (10-3-0) |
1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 21 |
| Sabres (9-4-2) |
0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 27 |
Top Notes
- With tonight’s loss, the Sabres have lost consecutive games in regulation for the first time this season.
- The loss was Buffalo’s first regulation home loss this season, leaving Boston and Vancouver as the only teams not to lose a home game in regulation in 2019-20.
- The Sabres were shut out for the first time since March 31 vs. Columbus.
- Tonight’s game was the 50th 1-0 regular-season game in Sabres history. Buffalo is now 27-23 in those games, including two previous losses at home against the Islanders: Feb. 4 , 1990 and Dec. 31, 2002 (OT).
- Carter Hutton made 20 saves on 21 shots, improving his save percentage to .928 while falling to 6-2-1 on the season.
Tonight’s Goaltenders
| Tonight’s Stats |
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| Team | Goaltender | Decision | GA | SA |
| Islanders |
Varlamov | W | 0 | 27 |
| Sabres | Hutton | L | 1 | 21 |
| Updated Season Stats | ||||
| Team | Goaltender | Record | SV% | GAA |
| Islanders | Varlamov | 5-2-0 | .929 | 2.14 |
| Sabres | Hutton | 6-2-1 | .928 | 2.09 |
Post-Game Audio
Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger
Sabres forward Jack Eichel
Sabres forward Marcus Johansson
Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton
Islanders head coach Barry Trotz
Islanders forward Derick Brassard
Islanders forward Cole Bardreau
Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov
