Mathew Barzal’s highlight-reel goal sparked a four-goal second-period and yet another Islanders’ win over the East Division-trailing Sabres on Saturday afternoon at Nassau Coliseum.
The 5-2 win was the Islanders’ fourth straight and extended their point streak to 6-0-1.
Semyon Varlamov made 20 saves for the Islanders (14-6-4), who have won all five games against the Sabres.
The teams play again for a third straight time Sunday afternoon at the Coliseum as the Islanders continue a five-game homestand. The Sabres (6-13-3) are in an 0-5-1 skid and are 2-9-1 since resuming play after a COVID-19 outbreak.