In a thrilling matchup, the New York Islanders secured a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, ending their three-game losing streak. Bo Horvat and Maxim Tsyplakov each contributed with a goal and an assist, while Kyle Palmieri and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also found the net. Ilya Sorokin was solid in goal, making 32 saves.

The Sabres, despite goals from Dylan Cozens, Jason Zucker, and Owen Power, struggled to maintain consistency, suffering their second consecutive loss.