Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks - NHL Game Preview - January 23, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Chicago CHI--	-	-	-

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Lightning	3.23 GF AVG	2.59 GA AVG	18.10 Power Play
Blackhawks	2.72 GF AVG	3.08 GA AVG	.40 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Elbow	01-31-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 1
Erik Cernak (D)	Undisclosed	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
Brandon Hagel (LW)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	01-19-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 20

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Shea Weber (D)	Ankle	06-30-2026Out for the season
Nick Foligno (LW)	Hand	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Frank Nazar (C)	Upper Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Connor Bedard (C)	Upper Body	12-31-2025Expected to be out until at least Jan 1

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