Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders NHL Predictions

2027-01-20 • UBS Arena

New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres @ 7:00 PM EST

Win Probability

NYI: 51.3%

BUF: 48.7%

Expected Goals

NYI: 3.17

BUF: 3.10

Total Goals

Median: 6.3

Over 5.5: 58%

Over 6.5: 49%

NYI

Ilya Sorokin - 6-4-0 | 0.911 SV% | 2.41 GAA

BUF

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - 5-3-3 | 0.878 SV% | 3.27 GAA

Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • NYI at home vs BUF: 4-3

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-31	BUF 4 - 3 NYI	BUF	BUF
2026-01-24	NYI 0 - 5 BUF	BUF	BUF
2025-12-20	BUF 3 - 2 NYI	BUF	BUF
2024-12-23	NYI 1 - 7 BUF	BUF	NYI
2024-11-30	NYI 3 - 0 BUF	NYI	NYI

This game is scheduled for 2027-01-20 at 7:00 PM EST.

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