Islanders, Sabres try to rediscover earlier form

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Neither the New York Islanders nor Buffalo Sabres need to be reminded how a relatively brief stretch of subpar play can impact an entire season.

The Islanders will aim to snap a losing streak while the Sabres hope to return to their winning ways Friday night, when New York visits Buffalo in a battle of Eastern Conference rivals.

The Islanders suffered their third straight l