Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Konsta Helenius #94 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Simon Holmstrom #10 of the New York Islanders in action against the Buffalo Sabres during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Alex Lyon #34 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a save against the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Konsta Helenius #94 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Isaiah George #36 of the New York Islanders battles with Zach Benson #6 of the Buffalo Sabres during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Josh Doan #91 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders in action against the Buffalo Sabres uring their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Noah Ostlund #86 of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck against Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Jason Zucker #17 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against Tony DeAngelo #77 of the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Tyson Kozak #48 of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck against Adam Boqvist #34 of the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Isaiah George #36 of the New York Islanders skates with the puck against Konsta Helenius #94 of the Buffalo Sabres during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Alex Lyon #34 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a save against a shot by Max Shabanov #49 of the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders in action against the Buffalo Sabres during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Michael Kesselring #8 of the Buffalo Sabres and Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders battle for the puck during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Jason Zucker #17 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates after scoring a second period goal against the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Alex Lyon #34 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a save against a shot by Max Shabanov #49 of the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Alex Lyon #34 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Alex Lyon #34 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a save against Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Josh Doan #91 of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck against Jonathan Drouin #29 of the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Konsta Helenius #94 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Bowen Byram #4 of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck against Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders makes a save against the Buffalo Sabres during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Mattias Samuelsson #23 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his third period goal with his teamates during their game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Josh Doan #91 of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck against the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders and Mattias Samuelsson #23 of the Buffalo Sabres battle for the puck during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders in action against the Buffalo Sabres during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Jason Zucker #17 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his second goal against the New York Islanders in the third period of heir game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Tyson Kozak #48 of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck against Adam Boqvist #34 of the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Alex Lyon #34 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a save against a shot by Max Shabanov #49 of the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Jason Zucker #17 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his second goal against the New York Islanders in the third period of heir game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Alex Lyon #34 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a save against a shot by Max Shabanov #49 of the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Josh Doan #91 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Josh Doan #91 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Mattias Samuelsson #23 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his third period goal with his teamates during their game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders pushes Zach Benson #6 of the Buffalo Sabres during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Josh Doan #91 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Alex Lyon #34 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New York Islanders during their game at UBS Arena on January 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
