Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders, March 21, 2027
Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 pts- 2:00 PMCT
- 1:00 PMMT
- 12:00 PMPT
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 ptsThe Buffalo Sabres visit the New York Islanders on Sunday, March 21, 2027. Puck drop is 3:00 PM ET on MSGB, MSGSN. The Sabres arrive at 4-4-3 and the Islanders at 5-4-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 21 | MSGB, MSGSN | Scheduled |
Sabres vs Islanders Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Islanders play at UBS Arena in New York.
| Matchup | Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, March 21, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 3:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGB, MSGSN |
| Venue | UBS Arena, New York |
| Home team | New York Islanders (New York, United States) |
| Away team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Sabres vs Islanders Start?
The Sabres vs Islanders start time is 3:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 21, 2027. That is 2:00 PM Central, 1:00 PM Mountain and 12:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 3:00 PM | New York, Buffalo |
| Central (CT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 1:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 12:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Sabres vs Islanders
Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders is on MSGB, MSGSN, with puck drop at 3:00 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 New York and Buffalo markets.
Sabres vs Islanders in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Sabres and the Islanders 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 | New York IslandersNYIBuffalo SabresBUF | MSGB, MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Mar 21 | MSGB, MSGSN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Sabres and Islanders
The Sabres are 4-4-3, 8th in the Atlantic Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-3-3. The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan with 12 points and 5-3-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-3 | 31 | 41 | OT1 | 4-3-3 | OTLOTWOT | |
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-3-1 | 32 | 29 | L1 | 5-3-2 | LOTWWOT |
Next Game for the Sabres and the Islanders
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres next play at Boston Bruins on Tuesday, March 23, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGB.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 23 | Buffalo SabresBUF Boston BruinsBOS | MSGB | Scheduled |
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at St. Louis Blues on Thursday, March 25, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on MSG2.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 25 | New York IslandersNYI St. Louis BluesSTL | MSG2 | Scheduled |
FAQ About Sabres vs Islanders
What time is Sabres vs Islanders on March 21?
3:00 PM ET (2:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM MT, 12:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Sabres vs Islanders 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 Sabres vs Islanders being played?
At UBS Arena in New York, home of the New York Islanders. The Buffalo Sabres are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Sabres or the Islanders?
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 Sabres and Islanders play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Sabres vs Islanders 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 Sabres vs Islanders end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 5:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Sabres vs Islanders on national TV?
No. MSGB, MSGSN is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and Buffalo markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)