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

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Fri Feb 27

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Lightning	3.48 GF AVG	2.53 GA AVG	.10 Power Play
Hurricanes	3.22 GF AVG	2.93 GA AVG	19.60 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
William Carrier (LW)	Lower Body	01-15-2026Day-to-Day
Shayne Gostisbehere (D)	Illness	01-15-2026Day-to-Day
Charles-Alexis Legault (D)	Hand	03-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 2
Noah Philp (C)	Concussion	01-15-2026Day-to-Day

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