New York Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens - NHL Game Preview - March 21, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
New York NYI--	-	-	-
Montreal MON--	-	-	-

Islanders	2.80 GF AVG	2.66 GA AVG	15.70 Power Play
Canadiens	3.39 GF AVG	3.15 GA AVG	23.90 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

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

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