New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders - NHL Game Preview - January 6, 2026 - CBS Sports

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UBS ArenaElmont, New York

Devils	2.96 GF AVG	3.01 GA AVG	23.60 Power Play
Islanders	3.00 GF AVG	2.74 GA AVG	13.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Brett Pesce (D)	Upper Body	11-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 29
Zack MacEwen (RW)	Lower Body	11-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 28
Johnathan Kovacevic (D)	Knee	01-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 3
Jack Hughes (C)	Finger	01-07-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 8
Marc McLaughlin (C)	Undisclosed	11-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 29

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Semyon Varlamov (G)	Knee	12-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 28
Jean-Gabriel Pageau (C)	Upper Body	12-06-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 7
Ethan Bear (D)	Undisclosed	11-29-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 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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