Islanders Beat Sabres 3-2 A Saturday New York Islanders [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/game-day/new-york-islanders-buffalo-sabres-3-2-opening-night-ubs] win makes Sunday so much better. I look back at Saturday's 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres in a different way... SIX NUGGETS ABOUT ISLANDERS GAME ONE: 1. Buffalo has a fast team, but the Islanders kept pace with the Sabres. 2. Barzal and Bo blended. Holmstrom wasn't lost on the line. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAxMzk3OTQzMjE3OTU2ODM3/usatsi_1994201b.jpg] 3. The Power Play looks as if it could be a positive factor, it certainly has upside. Puck movement was all right! 4. All four lines were assets. 5. Defensively, the D-men were solid enough. 6. Brocktober [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/players/brock-nelson-new-york-islanders-brocktober-buffalo-sabres] had a neat double-dip, goal, and assist. Plus: HAPPY 32nd BIRTHDAY, Lord Nelson!
