New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) stops Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) on a penalty shot during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff reacts during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly gets looked at by trainers after being checked into boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) puts the puck past Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (14) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton and New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) and goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) celebrate a 4-3 victory following the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)