New York Islanders vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - NHL Game Preview - February 28, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Sat Feb 28

11:00PM

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New York NYI--	-	-	-
Columbus CLB--	-	-	-

Nationwide ArenaColumbus, OH

Islanders	2.85 GF AVG	2.66 GA AVG	15.20 Power Play
Blue Jackets	2.90 GF AVG	3.31 GA AVG	19.00 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
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

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Brendan Smith (D)	Knee	04-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 7
Miles Wood (LW)	Leg	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Mason Marchment (LW)	Upper Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Isac Lundestrom (C)	Lower Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Denton Mateychuk (D)	Upper Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17

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