How to Stream Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders: Live, TV Channel

The Buffalo Sabres will face off against the New York Islanders in a matchup featuring two teams struggling to find consistency this season. The Sabres enter the game with a record of 11 wins, 19 losses, and 4 overtime losses, currently on a 13-game losing streak. In contrast, the Islanders hold a record of 13 wins, 14 losses, and 7 overtime losses, having recently snapped a losing streak with a single victory.

Key players for the Sabres include Tage Thompson, who leads the team with 16 goals and 25 points, while the Islanders’ Anders Lee tops his team with 13 goals and 27 points. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings, with the Sabres sitting at the bottom of their division and the Islanders in seventh place.

Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders Game Information

Game Date: December 23, 2024
Game Time: 07:30 PM ET
TV Channel: MSG Sportsnet
Location: UBS Arena, Belmont Park, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

New York Islanders Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 13-14-7
Conference Record: 9-8-3
Division Record: 3-3-2
Streak: 1 win

Buffalo Sabres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 11-19-4
Conference Record: 4-15-2
Division Record: 3-7-1
Streak: 13 loss

Stat Leaders

New York Islanders (13-14-7, 33 PTS, #7 in division)

Goals Leader: Anders Lee, 13G, 14A, 27 PTS
Assists Leader: Bo Horvat, 9G, 16A, 25 PTS
Points Leader: Anders Lee, 13G, 14A, 27 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Maxim Tsyplakov, 22 PIM
Goalie: Ilya Sorokin, 10-10-4, 2.82 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Buffalo Sabres (11-19-4, 26 PTS, #8 in division)

Goals Leader: Tage Thompson, 16G, 9A, 25 PTS
Assists Leader: Owen Power, 5G, 17A, 22 PTS
Points Leader: Tage Thompson, 16G, 9A, 25 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Dylan Cozens, 39 PIM
Goalie: James Reimer, 1-2-1, 2.45 GAA, 0.0 SV%

New York Islanders Injury Report

Mike Reilly – Heart (Out) – The Islanders said that Reilly will have a procedure on his heart on Tuesday (Nov. 19). He will be out indefinitely.
Semyon Varlamov – Lower-body (Out) – The New York Islanders placed G Semyon Varlamov on long-term injured reserve on Thursday (Dec. 19).

Buffalo Sabres Injury Report

Jordan Greenway – Middle-body (Out) – The Sabres said on Thursday (Dec. 19) that Greenway will be out long-term after getting surgery on a middle-body injury, according to head coach Lindy Ruff.
Rasmus Dahlin – Back (Day To Day) – The Buffalo Sabres listed Dahlin as OUT for Saturday’s (Dec. 21) game against Boston.

New York Islanders Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

December 23, 2024 vs Buffalo Sabres
December 28, 2024 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
December 29, 2024 at Pittsburgh Penguins
December 31, 2024 at Toronto Maple Leafs
January 02, 2025 vs Toronto Maple Leafs
January 05, 2025 at Boston Bruins
January 09, 2025 at Vegas Golden Knights
January 11, 2025 at Utah Hockey Club
January 14, 2025 vs Ottawa Senators
January 16, 2025 vs Philadelphia Flyers

Buffalo Sabres Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule

December 23, 2024 at New York Islanders
December 27, 2024 vs Chicago Blackhawks
December 29, 2024 at St. Louis Blues
December 31, 2024 at Dallas Stars
January 02, 2025 at Colorado Avalanche
January 04, 2025 at Vegas Golden Knights
January 06, 2025 vs Washington Capitals
January 09, 2025 at Ottawa Senators
January 11, 2025 vs Seattle Kraken
January 15, 2025 vs Carolina Hurricanes