Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - February 26, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Feb 27

12:00AM

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Carolina CAR--	-	-	-

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Lightning	3.44 GF AVG	2.50 GA AVG	22.00 Power Play
Hurricanes	3.34 GF AVG	2.80 GA AVG	21.60 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Nick Paul (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Brayden Point (C)	Lower Body	02-11-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 12
Anthony Cirelli (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
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

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Eric Robinson (LW)	Upper Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26

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