New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres, Feb. 3, 2027
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGB, MSGSN. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 and the Sabres at 4-4-3. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb 3 | MSGB, MSGSN | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Sabres Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sabres play at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGB, MSGSN |
| Venue | KeyBank Center, Buffalo |
| Home team | Buffalo Sabres (Buffalo, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Sabres Start?
The Islanders vs Sabres start time is 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Buffalo, New York |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Islanders vs Sabres
New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres is on MSGB, MSGSN, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Buffalo and New York markets.
Islanders vs Sabres in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Sabres meet 3 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 20 | Buffalo SabresBUFNew York IslandersNYI | MSGB, MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Feb 3 | MSGB, MSGSN | Scheduled | ||
| Sun, Mar 21 | Buffalo SabresBUFNew York IslandersNYI | MSGB, MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Sabres
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Sabres are 4-4-3, 8th in the Atlantic with 11 points and 4-3-3 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-3-1 | 32 | 29 | L1 | 5-3-2 | LOTWWOT | |
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 41 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLOTWOT |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Sabres
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at New York Rangers on Friday, Feb. 12, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG, MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 12 | New York IslandersNYI New York RangersNYR | MSG, MSGSN | Scheduled |
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play at Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 13 | Buffalo SabresBUF Carolina HurricanesCAR | MSGB | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Sabres
What time is Islanders vs Sabres on Feb. 3?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Islanders vs Sabres on?
The game is on MSGB, MSGSN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Islanders vs Sabres being played?
At KeyBank Center in Buffalo, home of the Buffalo Sabres. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Sabres?
The Islanders. They are 5-4-2 with 12 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Sabres.
How many times do the Islanders and Sabres play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders vs Sabres count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Islanders vs Sabres end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Islanders vs Sabres on national TV?
No. MSGB, MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Buffalo and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)