Sabres Prepare to Open Final Homestand

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesGame 53

Buffalo Sabres (13-32-7) vs. New York Islanders (31-15-5)

Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST | KeyBank Center | Buffalo, NY

TV: MSG-B

Radio: WGR 550

Know Your Opponent

New York Islanders

Record: (31-15-5)

Division Ranking: 3rd in East Division

PP: 22nd (18.4%)

PK: 5th (83.9%)

What to Watch

1. Another New Goaltender

Perhaps the biggest story entering Monday night’s game is that Michael Houser will get the start in net. This is huge for him - it’s his first game since March 7, 2020 and his NHL debut. Overall, he’s played in only two AHL games since the 2016-17 season. Check out this piece from the Sun Sentinel from years ago about Houser and his history, which makes tonight…