Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Injury Report

The upcoming NHL matchup on February 5, 2026, between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL, is set to be an intense battle. This injury report is crucial for bettors aiming to make informed decisions for this game airing on ESPN+ and Hulu. The Tampa Bay Lightning face significant challenges with key players Brayden Point (Center) sidelined with a lower body injury and placed on long-term injured reserve, along with Nick Paul (Left Wing) and Anthony Cirelli (Center) both out due to undisclosed and upper body injuries respectively, pending re-evaluation after the Olympic break. Defensemen Emil Lilleberg and Charle-Edouard D'Astous also remain out, impacting the Lightning's defensive depth.

On the Florida Panthers side, injuries to core players like Aleksander Barkov (Center) with a knee injury and Seth Jones (Defense) on long-term injured reserve are significant. Other absences include Dmitry Kulikov (Defense) recovering from surgery, Tomas Nosek (Left Wing) with a knee injury, and Jonah Gadjovich (Left Wing) expected to return post-Olympics. Day-to-day statuses for Brad Marchand (Center) and Sandis Vilmanis (Left Wing) add uncertainty to the Panthers' lineup. Understanding these player statuses and injury timelines is essential for bettors to gauge team strength and potential game outcomes.

For more detailed injury updates and player statuses, visit the NHL injury report page NHL Injury Report. Additionally, explore the best sportsbook options to place your bets confidently, such as SugarHouse. This comprehensive injury report gives bettors an edge in making smart wagers on this exciting NHL showdown.