Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders
On the ice
BUF shoots leftNYI shoots right 
Shots on goal
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 14 | 9 | 14 | 37 |
| NYI | 9 | 12 | 11 | 32 |
In net
Malcolm Subban28/32 SV, .875
Semyon Varlamov36/37 SV, .973| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NYI | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Who won: Islanders 4-1
The New York Islanders beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at UBS Arena. The Islanders lead the series 1-0. The Islanders outscored the Sabres 2-0 in the 2nd period. Mathew Barzal led the Islanders in goals (1). Kyle Okposo led the Sabres in goals (1).
Recap · Dec 30
Islanders beat Sabres 4-1 behind strong game from Varlamov
Kieffer Bellows and Anders Lee scored in the second period, Semyon Varlamov made 36 saves and the New York Islanders beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Thursday night for their third victory in four home games.
What it means
- Season series: NYI lead series 1-0.
- Sabres 4-8-3 on the road; Islanders 3-5-3 at home.
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Injuries and inactives
Sabres7th in Eastern Conference- OutRasmus Dahlin DUpper Body
- Day-To-DayJiri Kulich CUndisclosed
- Day-To-DayJosh Norris CConcussion
- Injured ReserveAlex Lyon GUpper Body
- Injured ReserveMatt Grzelcyk DLower Body
Islanders11th in Eastern Conference- Injured ReserveMathew Barzal CKnee
- OutAlexander Romanov DKnee, Surgery, right
Starting goalies
Sabres7th in Eastern Conference
Malcolm Subban G
Starting goalie, confirmed
Islanders11th in Eastern Conference
Semyon Varlamov G
Starting goalie, confirmed
Head to head
NYI lead series 1-0
Last meeting: Islanders 0, Sabres 0 (Dec 27)
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Game info
- Venue
- UBS Arena, Elmont, NY · Attendance 17,255
- Officials
- Steve Kozari (Referee), Shandor Alphonso (Linesman), Jesse Marquis (Linesman)
Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.
