Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL Game Preview - January 6, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Wed Jan 7

12:00AM

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Colorado COL--	-	-	-
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-

Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Avalanche	3.92 GF AVG	2.16 GA AVG	16.00 Power Play
Lightning	3.26 GF AVG	2.61 GA AVG	17.10 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jacob MacDonald (D)	Hip	02-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 4
Logan O'Connor (RW)	Hip	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Elbow	01-31-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 1
Ryan McDonagh (D)	Undisclosed	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
Scott Sabourin (RW)	Undisclosed	12-30-2025Day-to-Day
Erik Cernak (D)	Hand	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	01-19-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 20

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