New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes - NHL Game Preview - April 4, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
New York NYI--	-	-	-
Carolina CAR--	-	-	-

Islanders	2.80 GF AVG	2.69 GA AVG	15.80 Power Play
Hurricanes	3.35 GF AVG	2.81 GA AVG	22.00 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
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
Eric Robinson (LW)	Upper Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26

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