Islanders bring losing streak into matchup with the Sabres

New York Islanders (3-5-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (4-5-1, in the Atlantic Division)

Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders enter the matchup against the Buffalo Sabres after losing three games in a row.

Buffalo is 4-5-1 overall and 3-3-0 at home. The Sabres have a 3-1-0 record in games they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponents.

New York is 3-5-2 overall and 2-2-1 on the road. The Islanders have gone 1-1-2 in games decided by a single goal.

The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

INJURIES: Sabres: None listed.

Islanders: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.