New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders - NHL Game Preview - December 27, 2025 - CBS Sports

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UBS ArenaElmont, New York

Rangers	2.67 GF AVG	2.57 GA AVG	19.40 Power Play
Islanders	2.92 GF AVG	2.74 GA AVG	13.80 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jonathan Quick (G)	Lower Body	12-06-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 7
Adam Fox (D)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Matt Rempe (C)	Upper Body	12-12-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 13
Adam Edstrom (C)	Lower Body	12-05-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 6

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Semyon Varlamov (G)	Knee	12-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 28
Kyle Palmieri (RW)	Knee	09-14-2026Out for the season
Jean-Gabriel Pageau (C)	Upper Body	12-18-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 19
Jonathan Drouin (LW)	Lower Body	12-05-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 6
Ethan Bear (D)	Undisclosed	12-29-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 30
Pierre Engvall (LW)	Ankle	09-14-2026Out for the season
Alexander Romanov (D)	Shoulder	05-22-2026Out for the season

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