Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets - NHL Game Preview - January 24, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Nationwide ArenaColumbus, OH

Lightning	3.25 GF AVG	2.58 GA AVG	17.20 Power Play
Blue Jackets	2.83 GF AVG	3.37 GA AVG	.70 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	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
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

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Hip	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4
Zach Werenski (D)	Lower Body	12-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 29
Isac Lundestrom (C)	Lower Body	12-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 29
Luca Marrelli (D)	Shoulder	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4

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