New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils - NHL Game Preview - February 5, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Feb 6

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New Jersey NJ--	-	-	-

Prudential CenterNewark, NJ

Islanders	2.80 GF AVG	2.69 GA AVG	15.80 Power Play
Devils	2.51 GF AVG	3.04 GA AVG	21.00 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
Calum Ritchie (C)	Lower Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Stefan Noesen (RW)	Knee	03-13-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 14
Zack MacEwen (RW)	Knee	09-14-2026Out for the season
Jack Hughes (C)	Lower Body	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Luke Hughes (D)	Shoulder	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3
Marc McLaughlin (C)	Undisclosed	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28

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