New York Islanders vs. Buffalo Sabres - NHL Game Preview - March 31, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Tue Mar 31

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New York NYI--	-	-	-
Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-

KeyBank CenterBuffalo, NY

Islanders	2.85 GF AVG	2.66 GA AVG	15.20 Power Play
Sabres	3.19 GF AVG	3.08 GA AVG	18.50 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
Alex Lyon (G)	Lower Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Josh Norris (C)	Ribs	01-14-2026Day-to-Day
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Josh Dunne (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25

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