Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Winnipeg Jets - NHL Game Preview - March 5, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Mar 6

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Canada Life CentreWinnipeg, MB

Lightning	3.50 GF AVG	2.47 GA AVG	22.40 Power Play
Jets	2.82 GF AVG	3.06 GA AVG	19.10 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Nick Paul (C)	Undisclosed	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3
Anthony Cirelli (C)	Undisclosed	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Maxwell Crozier (D)	Abdomen	04-28-2026Out for the season

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Nino Niederreiter (RW)	Undisclosed	03-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 5
Colin Miller (D)	Knee	02-26-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 27
Josh Morrissey (D)	Upper Body	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3
Haydn Fleury (D)	Upper Body	02-26-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 27
Connor Hellebuyck (G)	Not Injury Related	02-26-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 27
Neal Pionk (D)	Undisclosed	03-09-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 10

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