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Lightning's Emil Lilleberg: 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.
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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Lightning's Ryan McDonagh: Considered day-to-day
McDonagh (undisclosed) is day-to-day, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports Monday.
McDonagh remains on injured reserve and will miss his 18th straight game against Florida on Monday. However, he appears to be progressing toward a return to the lineup. McDonagh has collected three goals, six points, 15 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and eight hits through 15 appearances this season.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Still not ready to play
Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) participated in Monday's game-day skate but still isn't cleared to suit up, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.
Vasilevskiy was originally a possibility to play versus the Panthers on Monday, but now it seems the hope is to get the netminder back before the Christmas break. With the veteran backstop still on injured reserve, the Lightning will continue to roll with Jonas Johansson between the pipes. Whenever Vasilevskiy does get the all-clear, he should retake his spot as the No. 1 option for Tampa Bay.
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Lightning's Emil Lilleberg: Designated for IR
Lilleberg (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Lilleberg will have to miss the Lightning's next three games at least, though it could be longer, considering the team hasn't provided any details regarding the severity or nature of his undisclosed injury. With the 24-year-old blueliner on the shelf, Steve Santini was called up from the minors and should suit up on the third pairing against the Panthers on Monday.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: First goalie off Monday
Johansson was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Panthers.
Johansson will draw a seventh consecutive start Monday after going 2-3-1 with a 2.19 GAA and .916 save percentage over his last six outings. The Panthers are scoring 3.13 goals per game this season, which ranks 12th in the NHL.
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Lightning's Steve Santini: Summoned from AHL
Santini was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Monday.
Santini has one assist, three shots on goal, five blocked shots and five hits in seven NHL appearances this season. If Emil Lilleberg (undisclosed) can't play against Florida, Santini could enter Monday's lineup.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Barely tested in shootout loss
Johansson made 15 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Islanders on Saturday.
Johansson gave up two goals in the first half of the first period, and then he played spectator in the second frame when his teammates turned up the heat and outshot the Isles 17-1. Johansson is 2-0-1 in three starts this week and has performed admirably. However, he's not the long-term answer in net. Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) could return to action Monday.
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Lightning's J.J. Moser: Three points in last two games
Moser scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Islanders.
Moser cut in from the left point, took a pass from Nikita Kucherov and ripped a shot past Ilya Sorokin's glove. It tied the game 2-2 early in the third period. Moser now has three points (one goal, two assists) and seven shots in his last two games. He is also plus-3 in that span.
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Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Three-game goal streak
Raddysh scored a power-play goal Saturday in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Islanders.
Raddysh one-timed a point shot past Ilya Sorokin in the second period to cut the score to 2-1. His goal streak stands at three games and four goals (one assist). Two of the goals have come with the man advantage. Raddysh continues to excel in the number one role on the blue line in Victor Hedman's (undisclosed) absence.
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Lightning's Nikita Kucherov: Three-game, eight-point streak
Kucherov put up two assists in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Islanders on Saturday.
Kucherov's vision was on full display Saturday. He fed Darren Raddysh on a 5-on-3 power play, and the defender wired a perfect one-timer past Ilya Sorokin to get the Bolts on the board in the second period. Kucherov then found J.J. Moser cutting in from the point, and he fed a perfect pass for the tying goal. It was Kucherov's 164th career multi-assist game to pass Nicklas Backstrom (163) and tie Peter Forsberg for the ninth among players born outside of North America. Kucherov is on a three-game, eight-point streak that includes 10 shots.
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Lightning's Jakob Pelletier: Tallies twice in AHL win
Pelletier scored two goals in AHL Syracuse's 7-2 win over Hartford on Saturday.
Pelletier is really rolling with five goals and two assists over his last four games. This was his seventh multi-point effort in his last nine outings. For the season, the winger is carving up the AHL to the tune of 15 goals, 31 points and a plus-13 rating in 23 appearances.
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Lightning's Emil Lilleberg: 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.
Lilleberg's status was not updated after the game, leaving him questionable for Monday versus the Panthers. If he can't play, the Lightning will likely need to make a roster move for a blueliner.
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Lightning's Dominic James: Ready to rock
James (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against the Islanders on Saturday, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Following a three-game absence, James will replace Curtis Douglas in Saturday's lineup. The 23-year-old James has two goals, five points, 20 shots on net and 28 hits across 19 appearances this season.
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Lightning's Jonas Johansson: Slated starter Saturday
Johansson is expected to start on the road against the Islanders on Saturday, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Johansson is making his sixth straight start because Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) is on the shelf. Johansson is 7-5-0 with a 2.65 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 13 outings this year. It will be a rematch of the Johansson versus Ilya Sorokin matchup from Dec. 6. Johansson kicked out 17 of 18 shots in that game, but he still got the loss because Sorokin led the Islanders to a 2-0 victory thanks to a 32-save shutout.
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Lightning's Erik Cernak: Moves to LTIR
Cernak (undisclosed) was moved to long-term injured, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times on Saturday.
Cernak will miss his 11th straight game against the Islanders on Saturday, and he isn't close to returning to the lineup. He hasn't been practicing and didn't accompany his teammates on the road. Cernak has four assists, 13 shots on goal, 43 blocked shots and 40 hits through 19 appearances this season.
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Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Could return Monday
Head coach Jon Cooper said Friday that Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) could return to action Monday against the Panthers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Vasilevskiy has missed the last five games due to his undisclosed injury, and he'll be unavailable for at least one more matchup Saturday against the Islanders. However, he practiced Friday and could be able to return from injured reserve as early as Monday. Over 19 appearances prior to his absence, he went 11-6-2 with a 2.31 GAA and .916 save percentage.
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Lightning's Dominic James: Nearing return
James (undisclosed) fully participated in Friday's practice, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
It remains to be seen if James will be in the lineup Saturday versus the Islanders, but at a minimum, he seems very close to returning. The 23-year-old has two goals and five points in 19 appearances this season. James should serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's ready.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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3.23 (7th) |
2.54 (4th) |
18.2 (21st) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| V. Hedman D Victor Hedman D | Elbow |
| A. Vasilevskiy G Andrei Vasilevskiy G | Undisclosed |
| R. McDonagh D Ryan McDonagh D | Undisclosed |
| E. Martinsen Lilleberg D Emil Martinsen Lilleberg D | Undisclosed |
| E. Cernak D Erik Cernak D | Undisclosed |
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