Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Prediction (Mar 31, 2026)

Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders — Mar 31, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Buffalo Sabres 59.6% • New York Islanders 40.4%

Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.31 — New York Islanders 2.91 • Median total: 6.0