Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes - NHL Game Preview - February 26, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Lightning	3.23 GF AVG	2.59 GA AVG	18.10 Power Play
Hurricanes	3.19 GF AVG	2.83 GA AVG	16.80 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
Jordan Martinook (LW)	Lower Body	12-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 29
William Carrier (LW)	Illness	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Jaccob Slavin (D)	Upper Body	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Seth Jarvis (C)	Upper Body	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Charles-Alexis Legault (D)	Hand	03-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 2
Alexander Nikishin (D)	Ankle	12-26-2025Day-to-Day

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