Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Islanders - NHL Game Preview - April 12, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Sun Apr 12

10:00PM

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UBS ArenaElmont, New York

Canadiens	3.26 GF AVG	3.15 GA AVG	23.40 Power Play
Islanders	2.85 GF AVG	2.65 GA AVG	15.90 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Josh Anderson (RW)	Upper Body	01-09-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 10
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Jake Evans (C)	Lower Body	01-26-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 27
Kirby Dach (C)	Foot	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Kaiden Guhle (D)	Groin	01-09-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 10
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

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
Bo Horvat (C)	Lower Body	01-20-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 21
Pierre Engvall (LW)	Ankle	09-14-2026Out for the season
Alexander Romanov (D)	Shoulder	05-22-2026Out for the season

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