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Islanders' Bo Horvat Out with Injury; Return Uncertain

1/9/2026

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Bo Horvat of the New York Islanders is out against Nashville due to a lower-body injury.
Mathieu Darche, the New York Islanders' general manager, said the decision lets Horvat seek treatment in New York.
Darche hopes Horvat returns before the Olympic break, possibly rejoining during a seven-game road trip.
Semyon Varlamov's knee injury return remains uncertain, and Darche is not factoring him into current plans.

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Bo Horvat of the New York Islanders is out against Nashville due to a lower-body injury.
Mathieu Darche, the New York Islanders' general manager, said the decision lets Horvat seek treatment in New York.
Darche hopes Horvat returns before the Olympic break, possibly rejoining during a seven-game road trip.
Semyon Varlamov's knee injury return remains uncertain, and Darche is not factoring him into current plans.