The Islanders take on the Sabres in the second half of a back-to-back set (5PM, MSGSN) The New York Islanders head to Western New York to visit the Buffalo Sabres in the second half of their back-to-back on Saturday night. The Isles are looking to get back in the win column after dropping their last two outings.

This is, Patrick Roy says, part of the normal process for young players. They want to stick in the lineup, they assume the way to do that is to put up numbers.

Adam Foote’s latest move ahead of Canucks' game against Islanders has fueled fresh trade speculation around forward Elias Pettersson.

New York Islanders (19-13-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (15-14-4, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST. BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE:

There are nights during an 82-game season where every lingering issue around a team crashes down on it all at once, creating a veritable tsunami of a loss.

Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.

Our expert NHL predictions expect Matthew Schaefer to demonstrate why he's the Calder Trophy frontrunner when the Islanders host the Canucks.

New bettors can use the DraftKings Sportsbook promo: Bet $5 and get $200 instantly in bonus bets for Friday’s Islanders vs. Canucks showdown at UBS Arena. The Isles are one of the pleasant surprises and will look to bolster their playoff chances with a win over the Canucks, who traded away captain Quinn Hughes last weekend.

The Islanders are on pace for 102 points and sit second in the East. The standings can shift quickly, though, and prudence may be wise.

Islanders navigate the NHL roster freeze. Discover how the week-long trade and waiver ban impacts their lineup and cap flexibility.