Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders NHL Predictions
2027-03-21 • UBS Arena
New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres @ 3:00 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYI: 44.9%
BUF: 55.1%
Expected Goals
NYI: 2.37
BUF: 3.10
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 68%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYI
Ilya Sorokin - 29-24-2 | 0.906 SV% | 2.68 GAA
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
| Stat | NYI | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.906 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.851 | 0.847 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.906 | 0.967 |
| GAA | 2.55 | 2.82 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 89% • NYI at home vs BUF: 2-2
| 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 |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-03-21 at 3:00 PM EDT.
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