NHL · Game guide
Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
Next meeting
Wednesday, January 20, 2027 · in 99 daysBuffalo Sabresaway
New York area · Islanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · New York Islanders - Tune-In Info
Buffalo area · Sabres local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · Buffalo Sabres - How to Watch (Tune In)
Outside both teams' home markets? Games that aren't on national TV stream on the ESPN app (NHL Power Play, with an ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited plan). ESPN Press Room (Aug 2026) ↗
Sabres vs Islanders: quick answers
What time is the Sabres vs Islanders game?
- Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders starts on Wed, Jan 20 at 7:00 PM ET · 6:00 PM CT · 5:00 PM MT · 4:00 PM PT.
What channel is Sabres vs Islanders on?
- The game is on MSG Networks in the New York area and MSG in the Buffalo area.
How can I stream Sabres vs Islanders?
- In the New York area it streams on MSG+; in the Buffalo area it streams on MSG+ and Fubo; outside both teams' home markets it is on the ESPN app.
Is Sabres vs Islanders on national TV?
- No.No national broadcast is listed; it airs on the teams' local channels.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
MSG Networks
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 634 / 635 | source |
Also carried by Optimum, DirecTV Stream, Fubo. Provider details →
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.
More Sabres–Islanders games this season
7:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM PT · at Buffalo
Local: MSG, MSG+ and Fubo
3:00 PM ET · 12:00 PM PT · at New York
Local: MSG Networks, MSG+ and MSG