Islanders host the Sabres after Nelson's 2-goal game NHL

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Buffalo Sabres (34-31-6, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (37-27-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)

Elmont, New York; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT

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After losing 5-4 in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets despite Brock Nelson's two-goal performance, the New York Islanders host the Buffalo Sabres.

The New York Islanders have an overall record of 37-27-9 and a home record of 21-12-3. When scoring at least three goals, the Islanders are 31-6-4. Buffalo is 20-11-3 on the road and 34-31-6 overall.

The Buffalo Sabres have a -10 goal difference after giving up 265 while scoring 255. Both clubs are going head-to-head for the third time this season on Saturday.

Last time around, the Buffalo Sabres prevailed 3-2 in overtime. With two goals, Alex Tuch led the Buffalo Sabres.

TOP PERFORMERS:

Bo Horvat has 36 goals and 28 assists for the New York Islanders. Kyle Palmieri has four goals and six assists over the last 10 games.

Tage Thompson has 44 goals and 45 assists for the  Buffalo Sabres. John-Jason Peterka has one goal and seven assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES:

New York Islanders: 6-2-2, averaging 3.6 goals, 5.5 assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

Buffalo Sabres: 2-6-2, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.5 assists, 2.8 penalties and 6.2 penalty minutes while giving up 4.7 goals per game.