Rasmus Dahlin's impressive four-assist night helped the Buffalo Sabres end a frustrating 13-game winless streak by defeating the New York Islanders 7-1. This victory marked Buffalo's first win since late November, showcasing a strong offensive performance with contributions from multiple players.

Jiri Kulich led the scoring with two goals, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves. The Islanders struggled, suffering their third loss in four games, with Kyle Palmieri scoring their only goal late in the second period.