Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL Game Preview - April 4, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Sat Apr 4

9:00PM

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Boston BOS--	-	-	-
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-

Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Bruins	3.12 GF AVG	3.25 GA AVG	25.40 Power Play
Lightning	3.23 GF AVG	2.59 GA AVG	18.10 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Henri Jokiharju (D)	Undisclosed	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Jonathan Aspirot (D)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Jordan Harris (D)	Ankle	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Matej Blumel (RW)	Lower Body	01-10-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 11
Michael Callahan (D)	Lower Body	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Elbow	01-31-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 1
Erik Cernak (D)	Undisclosed	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
Brandon Hagel (LW)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	01-19-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 20

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