Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders - NHL Game Preview - January 3, 2026 - CBS Sports

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New York NYI--	-	-	-

UBS ArenaElmont, New York

Maple Leafs	3.24 GF AVG	3.17 GA AVG	15.00 Power Play
Islanders	2.86 GF AVG	2.69 GA AVG	16.50 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Christopher Tanev (D)	Upper Body	12-20-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 21
Anthony Stolarz (G)	Upper Body	12-29-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 30
Dakota Mermis (D)	Lower Body	01-09-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 10
Brandon Carlo (D)	Foot	01-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 3
Matias Maccelli (LW)	Illness	12-17-2025Day-to-Day

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
Bo Horvat (C)	Lower Body	12-18-2025Day-to-Day
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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