'Wild' NHL playoffs move into next stage with final 16 teams
This year's NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs haven’t lost any of their luster or penchant for surprisesAUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Lightning's Hedman doesn't return for 2nd period vs. Flyers
Tampa Bay Lightning star defenseman Victor Hedman has been ruled out after appearing to twist his right ankle midway through the first period of an NHL playoff round-robin game aga...AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tampa Bay Lightning and Philadelphia Flyers face off in seeding round
The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference seeding round of the Stanley Cup PlayoffsAUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lightning-Flyers, Avalanche-Golden Knights are for top seeds
Neither team vying for the top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference will be at full-strength when they face off SaturdayAUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning square off in seeding round
The Boston Bruins play the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference seeding round of the Stanley Cup PlayoffsAUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kucherov, Lightning beat Capitals in East round-robin play
Nikita Kucherov scored a goal in the first period and the winner in the shootout to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in Eastern Conference round-robin...AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injured Jets in biggest trouble of NHL teams down 1-0
The Winnipeg Jets could be in the biggest trouble of any NHL team down 1-0 in its best-of-five qualifying round playoff seriesAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stamkos unlikely to play in round-robin clash Monday vs. Capitals The Tampa Bay Lightning aren't expecting captain Steven Stamkos to be available for Monday's round-robin contest versus the Washington Capit...
AUGUST 2, 2020 • THESCORE.COM
Won't play Monday Stamkos (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Monday's round-robin game versus the Capitals, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Impact Stamkos has been practicing on-and-off for the past two weeks, but the Lightning aren't going to force him back before he's fully ready, especially because they won't be playing "must-win" games for at least another week. Head coach Jon Cooper relayed that he's hopeful Stamkos will be ready for Tampa Bay's first game of its first-round series, which makes it seem like the team doesn't anticipate the 30-year-old forward being available for any of its round-robin action.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing Friday Stamkos (lower body) will join him teammates for practice Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Impact Getting Stamkos into another practice certainly bodes well for him being given the all-clear ahead of Monday's clash with the Capitals. The world-class center should jump back up to the No. 1 line, which likely means both Ondrej Palat and Alex Killorn will shift down as well, with Killorn potentially dropping from the top six. In terms of value, Stamkos figures to be a top target in both postseason pools and DFS contests, though his potential high ownership could be a red flag for some fantasy players.
JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Injured in spring, now healthy NHL stars embrace 2nd chances
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones, Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos and Pittsburgh Penguins All-Star Jake Guentzel are among the NHL players who would've missed...JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bubble hockey begins: NHL playoff teams adjust to quarantine
The NHL's 24 playoff teams experienced their first full day in quarantined bubbles of Toronto or Edmonton, Alberta, on MondayJULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rejoins practice Stamkos (undisclosed) was back on the ice for Monday's practice session.
Impact Stamkos is already expected to sit out the Lightning's exhibition game against the Panthers on Wednesday, but the fact that he was back at practice bodes well for his availability for Monday's round-robin matchup with Washington. If he misses any time, Alex Killorn or Ondrej Palat figure to earn a promotion to the No. 1 line.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready for game action Coach Jon Cooper said Sunday that Stamkos (lower body) won't suit up in Wednesday's exhibition game, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Impact Stamkos skated with the second group at practice again Sunday as he continues to work back from a lower-body issue. Cooper reiterated that "It's still in the window of time to get [Stamkos] back," casting some doubt whether the forward will be ready for the playoffs when they begin Aug. 1. Expect further updates on Stamkos' health throughout the week as the team enters the NHL "bubble" in Toronto on Sunday.
JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Held out Wednesday Stamkos was absent from Wednesday's practice session, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Impact Stamkos was also a non-participant in Monday's intra-squad scrimmage as he continues to work his way back from a lower-body issue, though he did skate with the non-practice group. The team will look to Alex Killorn to jump up to the top line and could opt to move Stamkos to the No. 2 group if Killorn fits in well with Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov.
JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Full participant in practice Stamkos (lower body) will be a full participant in Saturday's practice, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Impact Stamkos entered training camp with a lower-body injury, but it looks like he's already made a full recovery. The 30-year-old forward will be a hot commodity in playoff pools after racking up 29 goals and 66 points in 57 games during the regular season.
JULY 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Practices with power-play group Stamkos (lower body) joined the team on the ice for power-play drills before leaving the ice Friday, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Impact Stamkos taking part in special teams work is a good indication that he will be ready to play when the postseason kicks off Aug. 3 versus Washington, though fantasy players will want to continue to monitor the situation. Until the veteran center can return to full participation, his status should continue to be considered day-to-day.
JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Skates Tuesday Stamkos (lower body) skated on his own between training camp practices Tuesday, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Impact Stamkos is expected to be ready to play when the team kicks off its round-robin play against Washington on Aug. 3. This seems to be bolstered by the fact that he has begun solo skating. Once Stamkos progresses to being a full practice participant, fantasy players should feel confident he'll be full-go for the postseason.
JULY 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Illness and injury uncertainty abound as NHL camps open
NHL teams return to the ice Monday for the first time since March as the 24 that qualified for the expanded playoffs open two-week training campsJULY 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oilers' Green joins list of players opting out of NHL return
Roman Polak of the Stars and Mike Green of the Oilers are opting out of playing, and Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will try to play after recovering from injuryJULY 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lightning’s Steven Stamkos has a new injury in Phase 2 The captain was fully recovered from his March surgery but now has a leg injury.
JULY 11, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM
Suffers lower-body injury According to general manager Julien BriseBois, Stamkos suffered a lower-body injury during Phase 2 training and won't be a full participant in Tampa Bay's upcoming training camp, A...
Impact Stamkos' injury isn't related to the core muscle surgery he underwent in late February, but it's nontheless disconcerting that the oft-injured sniper is already hurting before training camp has even gotten underway. The good news is he's expected to be ready when games get underway in Toronto on Aug. 1, so those participating in playoff pools can still draft the 30-year-old forward with relative confidence. Stamkos will, of course, be an attractive option in all postseason fantasy formats after racking up 29 goals and 66 points in just 57 games this campaign.
JULY 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Poulin on Leafs vs. Kings, Lightning slump and Stamkos injury TSN hockey analyst Dave Poulin joins First Up to discuss the Maple Leafs vs. Kings, the playoff picture, the Lightning's slump with Steven S...
MARCH 5, 2020 • TSN.CA
McGuire on Leafs' California trip and how Stamkos' injury could impact playoff series vs. Lightning NBC hockey analyst Pierre McGuire joins First Up with Michael and Carlo to discuss the Maple Leafs' California road trip, Steven Stamkos' in...
MARCH 4, 2020 • TSN.CA
