The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently performing well this NHL season, with a record of 41-22-6 in 69 games. They're placed in third position in the Atlantic Division standings.
The Lightning have had a successful season, with consistent performances throughout the season. The Lightning has found a rhythm and have managed to string together multiple wins thanks to a strong roster that includes notable players such as Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman.
Despite having some players on the injured list, the Lightning have maintained their form. This season, the Lightning have been a dominant force in the league.
Tampa Bay Lightning's forward, Anthony Cirelli is on Day to Day.
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli has been placed on the injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. The announcement comes after Cirelli left Sunday's game against the Winnipeg Jets with only 10 minutes and 40 seconds of ice time.
After the game, head coach Jon Cooper was unable to provide an update on Cirelli's condition. Cirelli had two points before leaving, making his injury even more unfortunate for the Lightning.
Cirelli has been a key contributor for the Lightning this season, tallying 15 goals and 20 assists in 46 games. It's unclear how long Cirelli will be out, but his absence will undoubtedly be felt by the team.
Tampa Bay Lightning's forward, Steven Stamkos is on Day to Day.
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. The announcement comes after he scored two goals and provided an assist in a 4-3 shootout win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.
Stamkos missed the previous game with a knee injury but made a spectacular return, playing 18:02 and recording four shots on goal. He scored his first goal on a snapshot from low in the left circle in the second period, bringing the Bolts within one goal of the Devils. Stamkos then added his second goal on a one-timer from the same circle on the power play late in the third period, putting the Bolts ahead 3-2.
Despite Stamkos' impressive performance, the Lightning were unable to hold the lead and needed a shootout to secure the victory. With these two goals, Stamkos is now only one goal away from his eighth 30-goal season.
Other players on Injured reserve (Day to Day) include Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, Victor Hedman, etc.
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare will be placed on the injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury (Day to Day). He will miss his third consecutive game on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks. In Bellemare's absence, Mikey Eyssimont has been centering on the fourth line.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman may be placed on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury. (Day to Day) Hedman was injured on March 5th in a game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hedman has been a key player for the Lightning this season, with six goals and 42 points in 60 games.
Other players on injured reserve (Day to Day) are Erik Cernak, Zach Bogosian, Nicholas Paul, Nick Perbix, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Mikhail Sergachev, Rudolfs Balcers, and Ian Cole.