Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders - NHL Game Preview - January 24, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Sat Jan 24

6:00PM

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New York NYI--	-	-	-

UBS ArenaElmont, New York

Sabres	3.15 GF AVG	3.11 GA AVG	17.80 Power Play
Islanders	2.83 GF AVG	2.61 GA AVG	15.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Alex Lyon (G)	Lower Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Josh Dunne (C)	Undisclosed	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Michael Kesselring (D)	Ankle	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

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
Bo Horvat (C)	Lower Body	01-20-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 21
Pierre Engvall (LW)	Ankle	09-14-2026Out for the season
Alexander Romanov (D)	Shoulder	05-22-2026Out for the season

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