New York Islanders vs. Buffalo Sabres - News - March 31, 2026 | FOX Sports

Maxim Strbak - Pens three-year deal Strbak inked a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sabres on Wednesday.

Impact Strbak is just the latest player from Michigan State to sign his entry-level deal, following Porter Martone and Trey Augustine. In his 37 games for the Spartans this year, the 20-year-old Strbak generated three goals and 15 assists. Strbak should have a chance to secure a spot on the Opening Night roster for the 2026-27 campaign, though he is far from a lock and could wind up in the minors with AHL Rochester.

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Calum Ritchie - Riding five-game point streak Ritchie scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Ritchie's point streak is up to five games (three goals, three assists). He closed out March with 11 points in 16 contests for his most productive month of the campaign. That has him up to 12 goals, 27 points (10 on the power play), 68 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 59 appearances this season.

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Brayden Schenn - One of each in loss Schenn scored a goal, added a power-play assist and logged three hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Schenn's goal came in the final second of the game. He has six points, seven shots on net and eight hits over his last three outings. For the season, the 34-year-old center has earned 17 goals, 38 points, 111 shots on net, 163 hits, 40 blocked shots, 66 PIM and a minus-26 rating over 74 appearances between the Islanders and the Blues. He continues to center the second line, which makes him a quality multi-category option in fantasy.

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Josh Norris - Picks up pair of helpers Norris logged two assists, two hits and six PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact Norris has gone seven games without a goal, earning three assists and eight shots on net in that span. He is up to 27 points, 55 shots on net, 16 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 37 appearances in another year ravaged by injuries. Norris has primarily played in a third-line role recently.

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Bowen Byram - Pots empty-netter Byram scored an empty-net goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact Byram ended a 31-game goal drought with the empty-netter, which ended up as the game-winner when the Islanders scored late. Byram earned seven points, 27 shots on net, 17 hits and 12 blocked shots over 15 outings in March. He's matched his career high of 38 points and set a personal best with 11 goals through 75 outings this season. The defenseman has added 104 shots on net, 87 blocked shots, 49 hits, 48 PIM and a plus-13 rating while filling a top-four role.

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Peyton Krebs - Scores again in win Krebs scored a goal and added five hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact Krebs put the Sabres ahead 3-2 at 16:59 of the third period, though they still had to battle to keep their lead. He's scored in consecutive contests and posted seven points over his last 11 outings. Krebs is up to a career-best 11 goals as well as 36 points, 82 shots on net, 178 hits, 76 PIM, 37 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 75 appearances. He's been playing on the top line lately, though it's possible he shifts down to center the fourth line after Sam Carrick (arm) was injured Tuesday.

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Bo Horvat - Sets up three goals Tuesday Horvat recorded three assists, including one on the power play, three shots on goal and a hit in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Horvat has gone three games without a goal, but he continues to make a big impact as a playmaker. This three-assist performance was a season-high mark for the 30-year-old center, and it also matched his best point output in a single game. Horvat has 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 18 games since the Olympic break.

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