On January 24, 2026, the Buffalo Sabres dominated the New York Islanders with a 5-0 victory. Jason Tucker led the way with a stellar performance, scoring twice and setting a Buffalo record for consecutive wins. Alex Lyon, who signed with the Sabres in July, recorded his sixth career shutout and tied the city's record for consecutive wins with nine. The Sabres' victory marked their third straight and fifth in seven games, with Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, and Alex Tuch also finding the back of the net. Ryan McLeod and Mattias Samuelsson each had two assists. David Rittich, playing for the Islanders, made 16 saves, but couldn't prevent the loss. The Islanders were playing their first home game after a seven-game trip. The game saw Zucker open the scoring early in the second period, followed by Thompson and Dahlin extending the lead. Zucker's second goal in the third period sealed the deal, with Dahlin and Tuch adding to the score. Bo Horvat returned to the ice for the Islanders after a nine-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The Sabres' next game is against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, while the Islanders face the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. This win marks a significant moment for the Sabres, who have been on a roll lately, and a challenging period for the Islanders, who are looking to bounce back.
