The Islanders are playoff bound and still vying for home-ice advantage. The young Sabres are auditioning for next season with nothing left on the line this season.
This deep into a season, those are often the toughest teams to face.
The Islanders couldn’t hold a two-goal lead and lost, 4-2, in Buffalo on Monday night as the Sabres scored three times in the third period.
The Islanders (31-16-5) dropped to fourth place in the East Division, one point behind the Bruins, who beat the Devils on Monday and have played one fewer game.
The teams also play on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.