Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL Game Preview - April 2, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Thu Apr 2

11:00PM

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Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Penguins	3.36 GF AVG	2.85 GA AVG	25.90 Power Play
Lightning	3.50 GF AVG	2.47 GA AVG	22.40 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Kris Letang (D)	Foot	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Noel Acciari (C)	Illness	02-25-2026Day-to-Day
Caleb Jones (D)	Suspension	04-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 2
Blake Lizotte (C)	Personal	02-25-2026Day-to-Day
Filip Hallander (C)	Leg	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Jack St. Ivany (D)	Hand	03-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 26

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Nick Paul (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Day-to-Day
Brayden Point (C)	Lower Body	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Anthony Cirelli (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Day-to-Day
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3
Charle-Edward D'Astous (D)	Lower Body	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28

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