New York Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens - NHL Game Preview - February 26, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Feb 27

12:00AM

Montreal

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	1	2	3	T
New York NYI--	-	-	-
Montreal MON--	-	-	-

Bell CentreMontreal, PQ

Islanders	2.80 GF AVG	2.69 GA AVG	15.80 Power Play
Canadiens	3.36 GF AVG	3.19 GA AVG	23.60 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
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Alexandre Texier (LW)	Lower Body	02-03-2026Day-to-Day
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

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