Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Ottawa Senators - NHL Game Preview - April 7, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Tue Apr 7

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Lightning	3.26 GF AVG	2.61 GA AVG	17.10 Power Play
Senators	3.22 GF AVG	3.20 GA AVG	26.10 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
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

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Lars Eller (C)	Foot	01-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 7
Linus Ullmark (G)	Personal	01-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 5
Shane Pinto (C)	Lower Body	12-28-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 29
Tyler Kleven (D)	Lower Body	12-28-2025Day-to-Day

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