The New York Islanders have been patiently waiting to begin their 2023-24 season. But now, the season opener is just a day away, as Friday's skate served as a dress rehearsal.

EAST MEADOW, NY -- The New York Islanders have been patiently waiting to begin their 2023-24 season. But now, the season opener is just a day away, as Friday's skate served as a dress rehearsal for their Saturday matchup with the Buffalo Sabres. 

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"I think everybody's looking forward to getting started. Get to see where we're at. We have had enough of practice." -- Lane Lambert

"Time to get this thing rolling. We put in what we needed to put in, and now we can finally kick it off tomorrow."-- Anders Lee