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

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Lightning	3.48 GF AVG	2.53 GA AVG	.10 Power Play
Blackhawks	2.74 GF AVG	3.07 GA AVG	22.90 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Elbow	01-31-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 1
Ryan McDonagh (D)	Undisclosed	01-15-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 16
Scott Sabourin (RW)	Undisclosed	01-17-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 18
Brayden Point (C)	Lower Body	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	02-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 3

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Shea Weber (D)	Ankle	06-30-2026Out for the season
Teuvo Teravainen (C)	Upper Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Sam Lafferty (C)	Illness	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Frank Nazar (C)	Upper Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26

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