Final/OT
Tuesday, December 31, 2002 · HSBC Arena
Game analysis
Islanders beat Sabres 1–0 in overtime
- J. Blake scored the game-winner at 1:36 in overtime.
- C. Osgood posted a 38-save shutout.
- R. Miller kept the Sabres in it with 25 saves (.962).
- The Islanders won despite being outshot 38–26.
Scoring summary
Team stats
| NYI | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Shots | 38 |
| 47.8% | Faceoff % | 52.2% |
| 0/6 | Power Play | 0/6 |
| 16 | PIM | 16 |
| 3 | Hits | 3 |
| 0 | Blocked | 0 |
| 0 | Giveaways | 0 |
| 0 | Takeaways | 0 |
Islanders at Sabres recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice