Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - February 26, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Feb 27

12:00AM

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Lightning	3.32 GF AVG	2.63 GA AVG	18.00 Power Play
Hurricanes	3.21 GF AVG	2.94 GA AVG	19.00 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	01-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 3
Scott Sabourin (RW)	Undisclosed	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	01-19-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 20

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Shayne Gostisbehere (D)	Groin	01-02-2026Day-to-Day
Jaccob Slavin (D)	Upper Body	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Seth Jarvis (C)	Upper Body	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Charles-Alexis Legault (D)	Hand	03-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 2

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