Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL Game Preview - April 2, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Thu Apr 2

11:00PM

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Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Penguins	3.06 GF AVG	2.86 GA AVG	27.90 Power Play
Lightning	3.48 GF AVG	2.53 GA AVG	.10 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Karlsson (D)	Lower Body	01-18-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 19
Caleb Jones (D)	Lower Body	01-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 25
Filip Hallander (C)	Leg	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Rutger McGroarty (RW)	Concussion	01-18-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 19
Tanner Howe (LW)	Knee	01-23-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 24

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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