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Lightning Struggles: Key Players Injured, Depth Tested

11/25/2025

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Lightning head coach Jon Cooper announced defenseman Erik Cernak is week-to-week due to injury.
Victor Hedman, captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, has been placed on long-term injured reserve.
Ryan McDonagh is expected to be out for at least two more weeks.
The Lightning are managing injuries to rookie Max Crozier and forward Brayden Point.
Cooper cited lineup changes as challenging but create opportunities for depth players to step up.

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Lightning head coach Jon Cooper announced defenseman Erik Cernak is week-to-week due to injury.
Victor Hedman, captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, has been placed on long-term injured reserve.
Ryan McDonagh is expected to be out for at least two more weeks.
The Lightning are managing injuries to rookie Max Crozier and forward Brayden Point.
Cooper cited lineup changes as challenging but create opportunities for depth players to step up.