Can the Islanders Continue Their Winning Streak at KeyBank Center?

As the New York Islanders gear up to face the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Islanders have been on a tear lately, and their recent performances suggest that they could continue their winning ways against the Sabres.

In their last game on March 3rd, the Islanders dominated the Boston Bruins with a resounding 5-1 victory. The team's offense was firing on all cylinders, netting five goals from 26 shots – an impressive shooting percentage of 19 percent. What stood out was their power play; they capitalized once in three opportunities and showed great efficiency in special teams play.

The defensive side of things was just as promising for NYI. They blocked a total of 12 shots and won an astounding 62 percent of faceoffs, which helped them maintain control throughout the game. Goaltending also shined with a save percentage standing at a perfect rate – stopping all but one of the Bruins' attempts.

Looking back further to February 27th against Dallas Stars, NYI showcased resilience by securing a win in overtime after being tied through three periods. They managed to score three goals from even-strength play out of their total shot count of 28 and held off Dallas' powerplay successfully.

Against Detroit Red Wings on March 1st, NYI again displayed offensive prowess by scoring five goals – including one during powerplay – while maintaining an effective defense that saw them block an impressive number of shots (21) and win more than half (56 percent) of faceoffs.

These past performances paint a picture: NYI is not only strong offensively but also disciplined defensively. They've been able to capitalize on power plays while shutting down opponents' chances effectively.

The Buffalo Sabres will certainly pose challenges; however, based on recent form, it's hard not to favor NYI in this matchup. The key for them will be to maintain discipline and continue exploiting opportunities during special teams play while relying on solid goaltending that has become somewhat expected now.

Islanders fans should mark their calendars for March 14th when these two teams clash at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. With broadcast networks MSG-B and MSGSN televising the game live, supporters won't miss any action as they cheer for what could be another notch in NYI's belt this season.