New York Islanders vs. Anaheim Ducks - NHL Game Preview - March 4, 2026 - CBS Sports

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	1	2	3	T
New York NYI--	-	-	-
Anaheim ANA--	-	-	-

Honda CenterAnaheim, CA

Islanders	2.80 GF AVG	2.69 GA AVG	15.80 Power Play
Ducks	3.14 GF AVG	3.42 GA AVG	17.90 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
Petr Mrazek (G)	Lower Body	02-28-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 1
Frank Vatrano (RW)	Shoulder	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Leo Carlsson (C)	Thigh	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

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