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Buffalo Sabres Face Islanders in Thrilling Matchup Tonight

1/24/2026

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The Buffalo Sabres will face the New York Islanders at UBS Arena with puck drop at 7:30 PM ET.
Buffalo has won three of their last five games.
The Islanders are coming off a seven-game road trip.
The Islanders rely heavily on goaltender Ilya Sorokin.
Betting odds show a close game, with Buffalo at +100 and New York at -118.

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The Buffalo Sabres will face the New York Islanders at UBS Arena with puck drop at 7:30 PM ET.
Buffalo has won three of their last five games.
The Islanders are coming off a seven-game road trip.
The Islanders rely heavily on goaltender Ilya Sorokin.
Betting odds show a close game, with Buffalo at +100 and New York at -118.