Buffalo Sabres top New York Islanders 4-3

# Buffalo Sabres top New York Islanders 4-3

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 — New York Islanders 3, Buffalo Sabres 4. Final.

Three stars

- 1. P. Krebs (BUF) (1G, 0A)

- 2. J. Quinn (BUF) (1G, 1A)

- 3. J. Norris (BUF) (0G, 2A)

Goal summary

- 1st 14:19 — J. Quinn, Sabres (J. Norris) PPG. Score now 0-1.

- 2nd 17:57 — C. Ritchie, Islanders (B. Schenn, B. Horvat) PPG. Score now 1-1.

- 3rd 02:40 — T. Thompson, Sabres (J. Norris, J. Quinn) PPG. Score now 1-2.

- 3rd 13:39 — A. Lee, Islanders (B. Horvat, M. Schaefer). Score now 2-2.

- 3rd 16:59 — P. Krebs, Sabres (A. Tuch, T. Thompson). Score now 2-3.

- 3rd 18:17 — B. Byram, Sabres (M. Samuelsson) EN. Score now 2-4.

- 3rd 19:59 — B. Schenn, Islanders (M. Barzal, B. Horvat). Score now 3-4.

Goalies

- U. Luukkonen (Sabres): 25 SV on 28 SH, 3 GA, 89.3 SV%, 59:41 TOI. Decision: W.

- I. Sorokin (Islanders): 29 SV on 32 SH, 3 GA, 90.6 SV%, 57:52 TOI. Decision: L.

Game meta

- Venue: KeyBank Center

- Start (PT): 4:00 PM

- Source: NHL.com gamecenter (game id 2025021179)