New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) plays the puck against Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
New York Islanders Anders Lee congratulates goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) after defeating the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 at during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) shoots the puck against Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (9) plays the puck against New York Islanders center Kyle Palmieri during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) passes the puck against New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) and Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
New York Islanders right wing Oliver Wahlstrom (26) plays the puck against Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)