The Saturday NHL slate features the New York Islanders (8-10-6) hosting the Buffalo Sabres (11-10-2) at UBS Arena, starting at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders sit in 13th place and the Sabres are 10th in the Eastern Conference.
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Islanders vs. Sabres: Nov. 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.54 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 17th |
| Shots | 29.4 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 11.94% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 68.63% | 31st |
Sabres' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.09 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 15th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 15.71% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.52% | 11th |
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Islanders vs. Sabres Top Players
Islanders
- Kyle Palmieri is one of New York's leading contributors this season with 19 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 18.2%.
- With nine goals and eight assists, Anders Lee is one of the top contributors for New York with his 17 points (0.7 per game).
- Bo Horvat has contributed 17 points for New York in 24 games this season, netting a goal on 7.1% of his shots and recording five goals and 12 assists.
- In 14 games played this season, Ilya Sorokin (5-6-3) has allowed 38 goals.
Sabres
- Alex Tuch has put up 22 points (one per game) for Buffalo, with eight goals and 14 assists in 23 games (playing 20:10 per game).
- Rasmus Dahlin is a key piece of the offense for Buffalo with 19 total points this season. He has scored six goals and added 13 assists in 23 games.
- Tage Thompson is a top contributor on offense for Buffalo with 11 goals and seven assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a .909 save percentage (22nd in the league), with 399 total saves, allowing 40 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put together an 8-5-2 record this season.
Islanders vs. Sabres Injury Report
Islanders
Anthony Duclair: Out (Leg),
Mathew Barzal: Out (Upper Body),
Adam Pelech: Out (Jaw),
Mike Reilly: Out (Heart)
Sabres
Mattias Samuelsson: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Mid-Body),
Sam Lafferty: Questionable (Lower Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2024 | Red Wings | L 4-2 | Home |
| 11/27/2024 | Bruins | L 6-3 | Home |
| 11/29/2024 | Capitals | L 5-4 | Away |
| 11/30/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/3/2024 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/5/2024 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2024 | Sharks | W 4-2 | Away |
| 11/27/2024 | Wild | L 1-0 | Home |
| 11/29/2024 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 11/30/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/5/2024 | Jets | - | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |