Sabres win tough matchup against Islanders
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Key Points:
- The Buffalo Sabres defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 at KeyBank Center, with Bowen Byram scoring the game-winning empty-net goal late in the third period.
- The win marked the Sabres' 2,000th franchise victory and moved them back into first place in the Atlantic Division with 100 points, a milestone not reached since the 2009-2010 season.
- Buffalo capitalized on multiple power plays, with Jack Quinn, Tage Thompson, and Peyton Krebs contributing key goals, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made a crucial penalty shot save for the Sabres.
- The game was physical, featuring multiple penalties and injuries, including Josh Norris leaving the game with a bloody injury and a fight between Sam Carrick and Anders Lee.
- Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn, and Josh Norris were named the three stars of the game, all representing Buffalo.
