Emil Lilleberg
24-Year-Old
IR
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 1/20/2026
2025 Stats
G
2
A
4
PP Pts
0
+/-
9
PIM
43
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Lilleberg made significant progress on offense in his second NHL campaign, earning 19 points over 76 regular-season appearances with Tampa Bay. However, it's more about the physical play for the Norwegian defenseman, as he added 114 hits, 105 PIM and 61 blocked shots. Lilleberg wasn't fully trusted to take on bigger minutes, averaging just 15:17 per game, but at 24 years old, he still has time to grow into more minutes. It's unlikely he'll ever be a big scorer from the blue line, but he looks like a player who should have no trouble holding onto a spot in the lineup. He'll be an option in deep fantasy formats that reward his physicality. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension with the Lightning in July of 2024.
Set for extended absence
Lilleberg (undisclosed) was labeled as week-to-week by head coach Jon Cooper, who told reporters Monday he was hoping to have the defenseman back before the Olympic break, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Considering the Olympic break isn't until February, it certainly doesn't sound like Lilleberg is going to be back anytime soon. With just three points in his last 15 outings, the blueliner doesn't offer much in the way of offensive productivity, though he did chip in 33 hits and 19 blocks over that stretch. Lilleberg's extended absence will open up a spot on the blue line for Steve Santini until Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) is ready to come off of injured reserve.
Considering the Olympic break isn't until February, it certainly doesn't sound like Lilleberg is going to be back anytime soon. With just three points in his last 15 outings, the blueliner doesn't offer much in the way of offensive productivity, though he did chip in 33 hits and 19 blocks over that stretch. Lilleberg's extended absence will open up a spot on the blue line for Steve Santini until Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) is ready to come off of injured reserve.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 17:21
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:02
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:43
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
16:12
0:01
1:10
2024–25
15:17
0:01
0:48
2025–26
17:21
0:02
1:43
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Designated for IR
Lilleberg (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Doesn't finish game
Lilleberg (undisclosed) didn't play in the third period of Saturday's game versus the Islanders, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Finds net once again
Lilleberg scored a goal on his lone shot on target, blocked one shot and held a plus-2 rating during his 16:02 of ice time in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.
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First goal of season
Lilleberg scored a goal in a 3-2 win over Washington on Saturday.
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Gets on scoresheet with assist
Lilleberg notched an assist and three blocked shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Mammoth.
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Likely heading to IR
Lilleberg, who sustained an undisclosed injury Saturday against the Islanders, will likely be placed on injured reserve Monday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The exact nature and severity of Lilleberg's injury aren't yet clear, but it seems likely that he'll land on IR after Steve Santini was called up Monday. Over 32 appearances this year, Lilleberg has recorded two goals, four assists, 53 hits, 33 blocked shots and 43 PIM while averaging 17:21 of ice time.
The exact nature and severity of Lilleberg's injury aren't yet clear, but it seems likely that he'll land on IR after Steve Santini was called up Monday. Over 32 appearances this year, Lilleberg has recorded two goals, four assists, 53 hits, 33 blocked shots and 43 PIM while averaging 17:21 of ice time.