Islanders 3, Sabres 4 — Mar 31, 2026

NYIIslanders

3–4

FINAL

BUFSabres

Shots28NYI

Shots33BUF

Model stars

1BensonBUFA+2NorrisBUFA+3TuchBUFA+

Mar 31, 2026 · KeyBank Center

Goal horn off

NYIIslanders

3–4

FINAL P3

BUFSabres

Shots

NYI28

Model stars

1BensonBUFA+2NorrisBUFA+3TuchBUFA+

Shots

BUF33

Mar 31, 2026 · KeyBank Center

Goal horn off

Situation:

NYI34.1%BUF65.9%

Includes power plays, overtime and empty-net play. Chance share is not win probability.

Even-Strength Edge

≈ roughly even

Unavailable in this filter.

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special Teams Edge

≈ roughly even

Power-play chance quality was roughly even.

NYI

0.89xGBUF

0.68xG

01.252.5

Goaltending Edge

NYI above expected

NYI gained the goalie advantage.

NYI

+0.8GSAxBUF

-0.5GSAx

−40+4

Finishing Luck

NYI finished above expected

NYI are benefiting more from finishing luck.

NYI

+0.49G−xGBUF

-0.86G−xG

−40+4

Even-strength edge

≈ roughly even

Even-strength xG share is unavailable in this filter.

Special teams edge

≈ roughly even

NYI

0.89xGBUF

0.68xG

01.252.5

Goaltending edge

NYI above expected

NYI

+0.8GSAxBUF

-0.5GSAx

−40+4

Finishing luck

NYI finished above expected

NYI

+0.49G−xGBUF

-0.86G−xG

−40+4

All situations

NYI

BUF

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Chances:

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Win probability

Team:

NYI

0.0% WP

100.0% WP

BUF

Scrub game time · 60:00

BUF 4-3 NYI

End of Game

60:00

5v6 · EN

NYI

0.0%

BUF

100.0%

Event impact

Unavailable for this event

NYI have the extra attacker at 5v6.

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Game flow pressure

Attacking pressure over time based on shots and chance quality.

BUF had the longest sustained stretch from 5:45 P1 to 4:25 P1, while NYI's best response came from 2:10 P2 to 1:10 P2.

BUF pressureNYI pressureGoalPower play

Scrub game time · 0:00 P3

0:00 P3NYI dominated

BUF

Pressure

1.35

2 shots · 0.10 xG

NYI

Pressure

4.06

4 shots · 0.34 xG

High-danger chances: BUF 0 · NYI 0. Tap or drag across the chart, or use the time slider.

0.8xG1.6

1.4xG1.6

1.6xG2.6

NYI at BUF

Game ControlChance share: NYI 34.1%, BUF 65.9%Collapse

Shot qualityExplore shot locations and the quality of each scoring chance.Collapse

Game storyFollow win probability and attacking pressure as the game unfolds.Collapse

Win probability

Goaltender duelBoth starters on results, workload and the quality of shots they facedCollapse

PlayersTop game grade: Zach Benson (BUF), A+Collapse

LinesFive-on-five forward lines, defensive pairings, and matchupsExplore

Event timelineEvery goal, penalty and shot in orderExplore

Box scoreOfficial team, skater, and goalie stats.Explore

Game summary

Game flow pressure