The Monday NHL slate includes the New York Islanders (13-14-7) hosting the Buffalo Sabres (11-19-4) at UBS Arena, starting at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders rank 12th in the Eastern Conference with 33 points and the Sabres are 16th in the Eastern Conference with 26 points.
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Islanders vs. Sabres: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.65 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 16th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 12.09% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 64.29% | 32nd |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.82 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 27th |
| Shots | 27.5 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 14.14% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.79% | 23rd |
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Islanders vs. Sabres Top Players
Islanders
- A productive offensive player this season for New York, Anders Lee has put up 27 points.
- Bo Horvat is another of New York's top contributors currently with 25 total points (nine goals and 16 assists) to his name.
- With 24 points through 34 games (11 goals and 13 assists), Kyle Palmieri has been an important part of New York's offensive efforts this season.
- As New York's top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 10 wins and 10 losses this season while allowing 66 goals with 616 saves.
Sabres
- Tage Thompson has recorded 16 goals and nine assists in 29 games for Buffalo, good for 25 points.
- Alex Tuch has scored 25 total points (0.7 per game) this campaign. He has nine goals and 16 assists.
- John-Jason Peterka has netted 10 goals on the season, chipping in 14 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 8-11-3 in 23 games this season, conceding 68 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 562 saves and an .892 save percentage (44th in the league).
Islanders vs. Sabres Injury Report
Islanders
Mike Reilly: Out (Heart),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Lower Body)
Sabres
Rasmus Dahlin: Questionable (Back),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Middle-Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2024 | Blackhawks | L 5-3 | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Hurricanes | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 6-3 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Canadiens | L 6-1 | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 6-3 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Bruins | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Blues | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Stars | - | Away |