NEW YORK -- The New Islanders know they will open the postseason next week in Pittsburgh or Florida.
They will have to wait 24 hours to find out their destination.
John Tavares assured the Islanders of at least a point by getting the tying goal with 6:26 left in the third period and the Islanders kept their chances of finishing third in the Metropolitan Division alive despite a 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.
Brian Gionta scored the game-winner with 2:14 remaining in overtime on a wrist shot from the low slot but the goal was of little consequence to the Islanders after Tavares scored.