Event Brief
Lightning Finalizes Opening Night Roster With 2 Injured
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
Summary: The Tampa Bay Lightning announced its initial 2026-27 season-opening roster of 25 players (15 forwards, 8 defensemen, 2 goaltenders). Two forwards—Yanni Gourde and Dominic James—will be unavailable for Opening Night due to injuries. The team also loaned forward Benjamin Rautiainen to Tappara in Finland’s Liiga.
WHO: Tampa Bay Lightning; Julien BriseBois; Yanni Gourde; Dominic James; Benjamin Rautiainen
WHAT: Announced the 2026-27 season-opening roster and injury-related absences; loaned Benjamin Rautiainen to Tappara.
WHEN: Sep 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, Florida
WHY: The team said Gourde and James will miss Opening Night because of injuries.
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