Sabres-Islanders game postponed due to COVID-19 protocol

The NHL postponed Tuesday's game between the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders due to COVID-19 protocol.

The Sabres delayed flying to New York City from Buffalo until Tuesday because of weather conditions Monday. That change affected COVID-19 contact tracing and testing procedures, forcing the league to reschedule the game.

Buffalo split a back-to-back against the New Jersey Devils on home ice Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, the NHL postponed the Devils' games through at least next Saturday following an outbreak within the club that caused 10 players to land on the league's COVID-19 protocol list.

Source: "Buffalo is furious. ... They asked for more info from the league and from NJ on both Saturday and Sunday when Zajac and Palmieri went out" and they didn't get it. https://t.co/7sjs5AaHvU

- John Vogl (@BuffaloVogl) February 2, 2021

Several other teams, including the Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, and Vegas Golden Knights, have postponed games this season.

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