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NHL action on Friday features the Buffalo Sabres (4-5-1) hosting the New York Islanders (3-5-2) at KeyBank Center, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Sabres rank 10th in the Eastern Conference with 9 points and the Islanders are 16th in the Eastern Conference with 8 points.
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Sabres vs. Islanders: Nov. 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
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- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.20 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.60 | 25th |
| Shots | 28.0 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 6.90% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.19% | 23rd |
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.10 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.90 | 9th |
| Shots | 32.1 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 12.90% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 62.50% | 31st |
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Sabres vs. Islanders Top Players
Sabres
- With seven goals and five assists this season, Tage Thompson is one of Buffalo's top contributors (12 points).
- Alex Tuch has nine points (three goals, six assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With eight points through eight games (four goals and four assists), John-Jason Peterka has been an important part of Buffalo's offensive efforts this season.
- As Buffalo's top goalie, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has recorded 3 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing 23 goals with 187 saves.
Islanders
- Kyle Palmieri has racked up seven points (0.7 per game) for New York, with four goals and three assists in 10 games (playing 18:07 per game).
- Noah Dobson has scored six total points (0.6 per game) this season. He has zero goals and six assists.
- Brock Nelson is a key player on offense for New York with four goals and two assists.
- Ilya Sorokin has a .931 save percentage (fifth-best in the league), with 122 total saves, allowing nine goals (1.8 goals against average). He has put up a 2-2-1 record this season.
Sabres vs. Islanders Injury Report
Sabres
Zachary Benson: Out (Lower Body)
Islanders
Anthony Duclair: Out (Leg),
Mathew Barzal: Out (Upper Body),
Alexander Romanov: Questionable (Upper Body)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2024 | Stars | W 4-2 | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Red Wings | W 5-3 | Home |
| 10/28/2024 | Panthers | L 5-2 | Home |
| 11/1/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 11/5/2024 | Senators | - | Home |
| 11/7/2024 | Rangers | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2024 | Panthers | L 6-3 | Home |
| 10/29/2024 | Ducks | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/30/2024 | Blue Jackets | L 2-0 | Away |
| 11/1/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 11/3/2024 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 11/5/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 11/7/2024 | Senators | - | Away |