Halak, Islanders shut out Sabres, inch toward playoffsSource: NHL.com ‘”No matter where they are in the standings … they compete hard,” Islanders captain John Tavares said. “We knew this was a game we wanted to have.”‘ Related posts: Islanders’ Tavares takes center stage Tavares Leads Islanders To 5-3 Win Over Sabres Buffalo 4, NY Islanders 3 (SO) Sunday’s New York Coverage Getting to the playoffs comes first for Buffalo Sabres