New York Islanders vs. Buffalo Sabres Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - March 31, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Tue Mar 31

11:00PM

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	1	2	3	T
New York NYI--	-	-	-
Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-

KeyBank CenterBuffalo, NY

Islanders	2.80 GF AVG	2.66 GA AVG	15.70 Power Play
Sabres	3.34 GF AVG	3.06 GA AVG	.10 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Semyon Varlamov (G)	Knee	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Kyle Palmieri (RW)	Knee	09-14-2026Out for the season
Pierre Engvall (LW)	Ankle	09-14-2026Out for the season
Alexander Romanov (D)	Shoulder	05-22-2026Out for the season

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3
Jordan Greenway (LW)	Abdomen	03-07-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 8
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	03-20-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 21
Zach Benson (LW)	Upper Body	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3

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