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

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Fri Mar 6

1:00AM

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Canada Life CentreWinnipeg, MB

Lightning	3.48 GF AVG	2.53 GA AVG	.10 Power Play
Jets	3.02 GF AVG	3.09 GA AVG	.00 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
Colin Miller (D)	Lower Body	01-21-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 22
Haydn Fleury (D)	Upper Body	01-21-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 22
Neal Pionk (D)	Lower Body	01-26-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 27

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