Duke made his NHL debut last season, scoring one goal in two games, but has spent the entire 2025-26 season in the AHL. The 23-year-old forward has 55 points (31G / 24A) in 67 games this season with the Syracuse Crunch (AHL).
Holmber exited Monday's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres after only 8:21 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The severity of his injury has not yet been revealed, but Tampa Bay Head Coach Jon Cooper expressed concerns following the game. The 27-year-old Swedish forward has 22 points (11G / 11A) in 69 games this season.
Sabourin was playing regularly for Tampa Bay towards the end of March, but he had missed two straight due to an undisclosed injury. The 33-year-old Sabourin has four points (1G / 3A) and 89 penalty minutes in 22 games this season.
Cirelli was a surprise scratch on Monday, with the Lightning not announcing his absence prior to warmups. He is considered day-to-day with the injury. Scott Sabourin will draw into the lineup in his place.
In a pivotal game that could decide the winner of the Atlantic Division, Tampa Bay will turn to Vasilevskiy on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 31-year-old Vasilevskiy was excellent in his previous outing, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins. He has battled some inconsistencies this season, but has a solid 2.03 GAA and .916 SV% in his last four games (3-1-0). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as -116 road favourites against a Buffalo team that has been outscored 10-3 in its last two games (0-2-0).
In a pivotal game that could decide the winner of the Atlantic Division, Tampa Bay will turn to Vasilevskiy on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 31-year-old Vasilevskiy was excellent in his previous outing, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins. He has battled some inconsistencies this season, but has a solid 2.03 GAA and .916 SV% in his last four games (3-1-0). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as -116 road favourites against a Buffalo team that has been outscored 10-3 in its last two games (0-2-0).
Sabourin was playing regularly for Tampa Bay towards the end of March, but he has missed two straight due to an undisclosed injury, and his status for Monday's game against the Buffalo Sabres is uncertain. The 33-year-old Sabourin has four points (1G / 3A) and 89 penalty minutes in 22 games this season.
Hagel has been sidelined for two games due to an undisclosed injury and will remain out of the lineup on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Details about Hagel's injury are unclear, but with only six games remaining in the season, Tampa Bay is likely taking a cautious approach towards his recovery.
Vasilevskiy has not needed to be dominant in recent games, but has helped his team collect a point in six of his last seven (5-1-1) despite posting a pedestrian 2.44 GAA and .893 SV%. The veteran goalie ended March with a 2.64 GAA and .896 SV% in 13 games (7-5-1), his second consecutive month with a sub- .900 SV%. Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -169 home favourites against a surging Pittsburgh Penguins team that has outscored their opposition 13-4 during a two-game winning streak.
With only eight games remaining this season, Tampa Bay will be cautious with Hagel's injury, keeping him sidelined on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 27-year-old Hagel is having another terrific season, with 73 points (35G / 38A) through 69 games.
Sabourin has been a regular the past few games for Tampa Bay, but he is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play in Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins is up in the air. The 33-year-old Sabourin has four points (1G / 3A) and 89 penalty minutes in 22 games this season.
Vasilevskiy has not needed to be dominant in recent games, but has helped his team collect a point in six of his last seven (5-1-1) despite posting a pedestrian 2.44 GAA and .893 SV%. The veteran goalie ended March with a 2.64 GAA and .896 SV% in 13 games (7-5-1), his second consecutive month with a sub- .900 SV%. Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -169 home favourites against a surging Pittsburgh Penguins team that has outscored their opposition 13-4 during a two-game winning streak.
Sabourin has been a regular the past few games for Tampa Bay, but he is battling an undisclosed injury and his status for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins is up in the air. The 33-year-old Sabourin has four points (1G / 3A) and 89 penalty minutes in 22 games this season.
With only eight games remaining this season, Tampa Bay will be cautious with Hagel's injury, likely keeping him sidelined on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 27-year-old Hagel is having another terrific season, with 73 points (35G / 38A) through 69 games.
Harkins suffered a hand injury early in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks, exiting the game after only 2:05 time-on-ice. The 28-year-old Harkins is averaging 9:35 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 44 games this season.
Kucherov did not play in two games for Tampa Bay over the weekend due to an illness, but appears to be an option to return on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 32-year-old Kucherov is having another fantastic season, scoring 121 points (40G / 81A) in 67 games. He has 25 points (8G / 17A) in his last 11 games.
Vasilevskiy was solid in his previous outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. That said, the 31-year-old goalie has not needed to be spectacular in recent weeks, boasting an impressive 5-0-1 record despite posting a pedestrian 2.50 GAA and .891 SV%. Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest as -162 home favourites against a Montreal Canadiens team that has outscored its opposition 19-8 during a five-game winning streak.
Vasilevskiy was solid in his previous outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. That said, the 31-year-old goalie has not needed to be spectacular in recent weeks, boasting an impressive 5-0-1 record despite posting a pedestrian 2.50 GAA and .891 SV%. Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest as -162 home favourites against a Montreal Canadiens team that has outscored its opposition 19-8 during a five-game winning streak.
