Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders - NHL Game Preview - March 22, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Sun Mar 22

11:00PM

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UBS ArenaElmont, New York

Blue Jackets	2.83 GF AVG	3.37 GA AVG	.70 Power Play
Islanders	2.74 GF AVG	2.59 GA AVG	15.70 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Hip	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4
Zach Werenski (D)	Lower Body	12-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 29
Isac Lundestrom (C)	Lower Body	12-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 29
Luca Marrelli (D)	Shoulder	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4

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
Ethan Bear (D)	Undisclosed	12-29-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 30
Ilya Sorokin (G)	Lower Body	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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