New York Islanders vs. Los Angeles Kings - NHL Game Preview - March 5, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Islanders	2.86 GF AVG	2.69 GA AVG	16.50 Power Play
Kings	2.52 GF AVG	2.49 GA AVG	14.70 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Semyon Varlamov (G)	Knee	12-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 28
Kyle Palmieri (RW)	Knee	09-14-2026Expected to be out until at least Sep 15
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	09-14-2026Expected to be out until at least Sep 15
Alexander Romanov (D)	Shoulder	05-22-2026Expected to be out until at least May 23

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Darcy Kuemper (G)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Phillip Danault (C)	Illness	12-17-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 18

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