Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL Game Preview - March 10, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Tue Mar 10

11:00PM

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	1	2	3	T
Columbus CLB--	-	-	-
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-

Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Blue Jackets	2.84 GF AVG	3.37 GA AVG	18.50 Power Play
Lightning	3.19 GF AVG	2.62 GA AVG	17.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Hip	12-21-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 22
Mathieu Olivier (C)	Upper Body	12-21-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 22
Luca Marrelli (D)	Shoulder	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Elbow	01-31-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 1
Ryan McDonagh (D)	Undisclosed	12-17-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 18
Erik Cernak (D)	Undisclosed	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
Brandon Hagel (LW)	Upper Body	12-17-2025Day-to-Day
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	01-19-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 20

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