Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL Game Preview - February 5, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Panthers	3.01 GF AVG	3.17 GA AVG	18.70 Power Play
Lightning	3.48 GF AVG	2.53 GA AVG	.10 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Brad Marchand (LW)	Undisclosed	01-18-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 19
Dmitry Kulikov (D)	Upper Body	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17
Aleksander Barkov (C)	Knee	04-25-2026Out for the season
Seth Jones (D)	Upper Body	01-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 31
Tomas Nosek (LW)	Knee	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Matthew Tkachuk (LW)	Groin	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Jonah Gadjovich (LW)	Upper Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Cole Schwindt (C)	Arm	01-15-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 16

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

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