Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Ottawa Senators - NHL Game Preview - April 7, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Tue Apr 7

11:00PM

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Canadian Tire CentreKanata, ON

Lightning	3.55 GF AVG	2.72 GA AVG	21.70 Power Play
Senators	3.25 GF AVG	3.05 GA AVG	22.00 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Personal	04-14-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 15
Scott Sabourin (RW)	Undisclosed	04-05-2026Day-to-Day
Brandon Hagel (LW)	Undisclosed	04-05-2026Day-to-Day
Dominic James (C)	Leg	04-29-2026Out for the season
Declan Carlile (D)	Lower Body	04-12-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 13
Maxwell Crozier (D)	Abdomen	04-28-2026Out for the season

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Nick Jensen (D)	Knee	04-27-2026Out for the season
Thomas Chabot (D)	Forearm	05-20-2026Out for the season
Dennis Gilbert (D)	Upper Body	04-14-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 15
Tyler Kleven (D)	Upper Body	04-14-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 15
Carter Yakemchuk (D)	Concussion	04-08-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 9

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