New York Islanders vs. Boston Bruins - NHL Game Preview - December 26, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
New York NYI--	-	-	-
Boston BOS--	-	-	-

Islanders	2.97 GF AVG	2.10 GA AVG	16.70 Power Play
Bruins	3.76 GF AVG	2.10 GA AVG	25.00 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Mathew Barzal (C)	Knee	11-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 7
Matias Maccelli (LW)	Lower Body	11-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 17
Alexander Romanov (D)	Knee	04-07-2027Expected to be out until at least Apr 8
Calum Ritchie (C)	Lower Body	11-22-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 23

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Pavel Zacha (C)	Upper Body	10-19-2026Day-to-Day

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