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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Pittsburgh PIT--	-	-	-
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-

Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Penguins	3.36 GF AVG	2.85 GA AVG	25.90 Power Play
Lightning	3.50 GF AVG	2.47 GA AVG	22.40 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Sidney Crosby (C)	Lower Body	02-25-2026Day-to-Day
Kris Letang (D)	Foot	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Caleb Jones (D)	Suspension	04-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 2
Filip Hallander (C)	Leg	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Jack St. Ivany (D)	Hand	03-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 26

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Nick Paul (C)	Undisclosed	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3
Anthony Cirelli (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Day-to-Day
Maxwell Crozier (D)	Abdomen	04-28-2026Out for the season

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