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

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Tue Mar 31

11:00PM

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

KeyBank CenterBuffalo, NY

Islanders	2.80 GF AVG	2.69 GA AVG	15.80 Power Play
Sabres	3.36 GF AVG	3.03 GA AVG	.10 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
Josh Norris (C)	Ribs	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (G)	Lower Body	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Jordan Greenway (LW)	Abdomen	02-04-2026Day-to-Day
Josh Dunne (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Justin Danforth (RW)	Lower Body	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Zach Benson (LW)	Upper Body	02-04-2026Day-to-Day

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