Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL Game Preview - April 4, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Sat Apr 4

9:00PM

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Boston BOS--	-	-	-
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-

Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Bruins	3.31 GF AVG	3.06 GA AVG	26.80 Power Play
Lightning	3.42 GF AVG	2.45 GA AVG	21.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Elias Lindholm (C)	Upper Body	02-10-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 11
Pavel Zacha (C)	Upper Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Jordan Harris (D)	Ankle	02-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 4

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Elbow	01-31-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 1
Brayden Point (C)	Lower Body	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	02-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 3
Charle-Edward D'Astous (D)	Lower Body	02-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 3

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