Islanders go to Buffalo to face off against the Sabres

Hello there NY Islander fans!!  The playoff push is approaching with the Islanders facing off against the Buffalo Sabres this evening.  Game time is set for 7pm from 1st Niagara Center.  Coming into tonight's action, the Islanders have a record of 33-16-6 adding up to 72 points, which puts them in the top spot in the Metropolitan division.  They are 3 points ahead of their closest threat being Washington, who also faces off tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets.  On the Isles side of things, they are coming off of back to back wins over the weekend as they defeated the Kings and the Minnesota Wild.  Barry Trotz has fueled the fire that is the New York Islanders with his unique approach to coaching.  The Islanders players have completely bought in and for good reason.  Anders-Lee contributing has been helping to carry the Islanders along with Matt Barzal.  Not only has the Islanders offense been a force to reckon with, but their defense and goaltending has been nothing short of immaculate.  In-between the pipes tonight for the Islanders will be Robin Lenner, (unconfirmed).  Lenner comes into this evenings action with a record of 17-8-4 and a save % of 0.93%.  On the other side of the ice the Buffalo Sabres come in with a record of 27-21-7 tallying 61 points which is good enough for 4th in their respected division.  Although the Sabres have had their ups and downs this season they've got some pretty good talent on the roster. Which includes, Jack Eickel and Jeff Skinner.  The Islanders will certainly have to watch out for those two.  As long as the Islanders stick to Trotzs' game plan, the good times should keep rolling!!  Goodbye for now Islander faithful, and well see you at 7pm sharp from Buffalo!!  MSG+2 will be carrying the game, GO IsLES!!!!!!!