Game 72 Buffalo Sabres (34-31-6) vs, New York Islanders (37-27-9) Puck Drop: 5:00 PM EST | UBS Arena | Elmont, NY TV: ESPN+, Hulu Radio: WGR 550 SB Nation Isles Blog: Lighthouse Hockey Know Your Opponent New York Islanders Record: 37-27-9 | 83 PTS Division Ranking: 4th in Metropolitan Division Last Game: 5-4 loss to Columbus Last 10: 6-2-2 PP: 29th (16.8%) PK: 11th (81.6%) What to Watch 1. Thompson Questionable, Rousek Recalled Friday's game was a big win for the Sabres, but top scorer Tage Thompson is considered “a question mark” for Saturday's game. Thompson is currently dealing with an injury, and although he did return in Friday's game, it's probably best not to risk further setback. With
GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
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70 | 46 | 16 | 8 | 100 | |
72 | 45 | 19 | 8 | 98 | |
72 | 42 | 20 | 10 | 94 | |
73 | 37 | 27 | 9 | 83 | |
72 | 35 | 27 | 10 | 80 | |
73 | 34 | 31 | 8 | 76 | |
71 | 27 | 32 | 12 | 66 | |
71 | 23 | 41 | 7 | 53 |