Sabres Beat Islanders, Reach 100 Points, Eye Playoffs
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night when Bowen Byram scored an empty-net goal with 1:43 remaining, pushing Buffalo to 100 points this season and marking the franchise's status among NHL teams to reach 2,000 wins.
The victory moved the Sabres closer to clinching a playoff spot; they can secure qualification with a road win at Ottawa on Thursday. Goaltenders Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (25 saves) and Ilya Sorokin (29 saves), recent opponent injuries and Ottawa's poor form were noted as factors this week.
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Timeline
- 1. 1970: Buffalo Sabres joined the NHL expansion with Vancouver.
- 2. 2010: Last season Buffalo reached 100 points prior to the current season.
- 3. Tuesday: Sabres defeated Islanders 4-3; Bowen Byram scored an empty-net goal with 1:43 remaining.
- 4. Tuesday: The Sabres reached 100 points and were cited as the NHL's 11th franchise to 2,000 wins.
- 5. Thursday (April 2): Buffalo can clinch a playoff spot with a road win over Ottawa.
Why it matters
The Sabres' potential playoff spot could mean a morale boost for Buffalo and its fans. If you're a hockey enthusiast, this is a key moment to watch. Check out Thursday's game against Ottawa. It could be the clincher.
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