Jason Zucker’s 2-goal effort helps surging Sabres defeat Islanders

Jason Zucker scored twice Saturday afternoon and Alex Lyon stopped all 26 shots he faced Saturday afternoon for the Buffalo Sabres, who continued surging with a 5-0 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y.

The two-goal game was the second of the season for Zucker, who scored twice in an 8-4 win over the Ottawa Senators on Oct. 15. The shutout was also the second of the campaign for Lyon, who made 32 saves in a 3-0 win over the Florida Panthers on Oct. 18.

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