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

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Tue Mar 31

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	1	2	3	T
New York NYI--	-	-	-
Buffalo BUF--	-	-	-

KeyBank CenterBuffalo, NY

Islanders	2.83 GF AVG	2.73 GA AVG	15.50 Power Play
Sabres	3.37 GF AVG	2.93 GA AVG	19.60 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Semyon Varlamov (G)	Knee	03-09-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 10
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
Conor Timmins (D)	Leg	03-13-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 14
Jordan Greenway (LW)	Abdomen	03-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 31
Justin Danforth (RW)	Kneecap	03-13-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 14
Tyson Kozak (C)	Undisclosed	03-09-2026Day-to-Day
Jiri Kulich (C)	Ear	09-14-2026Out for the season

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