Scenes from the New York Islanders vs. Buffalo Sabres game where the Islanders defeated the Sabres, 5-1, and clinched a playoff berth for the first time in two years at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the Islanders celebrates his second period goal against the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the Islanders celebrates his second period goal against the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Ryan Pulock #6 of the Islanders celebrates his third period goal against the Buffalo Sabres with teammate Casey Cizikas #53 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

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Robin Lehner #40 of the Islanders celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the Islanders celebrates his third period goal against the Buffalo Sabres with teammates Josh Bailey #12 and Leo Komarov #47 at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Robin Lehner #40 of the Islanders celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Michael Dal Colle #28 of the Islanders battles for the puck in the first period against Johan Larsson #22 of the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Jordan Eberle #7 of the Islanders celebrates his first period goal against the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the Islanders crashes into Carter Hutton #40 of the Buffalo Sabres after he was tripped up by Brandon Montour #62 drawing a penalty shot attempt in the first period at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Jordan Eberle #7 of the Islanders celebrates his first period goal against the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Jordan Eberle #7 of the Islanders scores a goal in the first period against Carter Hutton #40 of the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

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Jordan Eberle #7 of the Islanders scores a goal in the first period against Carter Hutton #40 of the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Mathew Barzal #13 of the Islanders celebrates goal in the first period scored by teammate Jordan Eberle against the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

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Mathew Barzal #13 of the Islanders defends against Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres during the first period at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Robin Lehner #40 of the Islanders makes a save during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the Islanders celebrates his second period goal against the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Robin Lehner #40 of the Islanders makes a save during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Anders Lee #27 of the Islanders battles for position during the first period against Brandon Montour #62 of the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

Credit: Jim McIsaac

Robin Lehner #40 of the Islanders makes a save during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.

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