Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - NHL Game Preview - January 24, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Nationwide ArenaColumbus, OH

Lightning	3.54 GF AVG	2.57 GA AVG	.60 Power Play
Blue Jackets	2.86 GF AVG	3.31 GA AVG	18.80 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	01-12-2026Day-to-Day
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	02-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 3

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Hip	01-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 31
Brendan Smith (D)	Knee	04-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 7
Miles Wood (LW)	Leg	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Mason Marchment (LW)	Upper Body	01-12-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 13
Isac Lundestrom (C)	Lower Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Denton Mateychuk (D)	Upper Body	01-12-2026Day-to-Day

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