Stamkos said his left knee was hurt with 1:10 left in the 5-3 season-finale loss to the Panthers when he was checked by Filip Kuba.
It is too early, Stamkos said, to tell how the injury will affect his participation at the World Championship. Stamkos had committed to play for Canada earlier in the week.
April 28, 2013, 12:04 p.m.
Malone in lineup tonight after 2 games as a scratch.
After scoring 20 goals last season, Malone has just five goals in 23 games this season.
April 27, 2013, 3:14 p.m.
Lindback will start tonight for the Lightning.
Lindback allowed two goals on 24 shots in a loss to Boston on Thursday. He will get the nod against a bad Panthers team tonight. He is not a terrible option because the Lightning can score. However there are probably better options out there.
April 27, 2013, 10:42 a.m.
The Lightning officially announce that Gudas and Panik have been reassigned to Syracuse.
Panik had five goals and four assists in 25 games with the Lightning.
April 26, 2013, 11 a.m.
The Lightning officially announce that Gudas and Panik have been reassigned to Syracuse.
Gudas recorded his second career NHL goal on Wednesday. He had two goals and three assists 22 games with Tampa Bay.
April 26, 2013, 10:59 a.m.
Lindback in goal
Lindback allowed three goals on 28 shots in a losing effort in his first game back from an ankle injury. He will get the call tonight against a Bruins team who are playing their worst hockey of the season. However it is tough to trust Lindback right now.
April 25, 2013, 12:56 p.m.
Ryan Malone is on the ice but did not take line rushes from what I saw.
Doesn't sound like Malone will be in the lineup tonight when Tampa Bay takes on the Maple Leafs.
April 24, 2013, 10:36 a.m.
Bishop first off the ice. Will go tonight vs Toronto.
Bishop has lost four straight and six out of his last seven starts. He is 2-4-1 with a 3.12 GAA and .916 SV% since being traded to the Bolts. He will face a Maple Leafs that he has a 3.70 GAA and .861 SV% against this season.
April 24, 2013, 10:34 a.m.
Lindback in net tonight vs Hurricanes
Lindback has missed time since March 20th with an ankle injury and has mostly given way to newly acquired Ben Bishop.
April 21, 2013, 10:33 a.m.
Cooper certainly made it sound as if Lindback will play Sunday vs. Hurricanes.
Lindback has been out with an ankle sparin since March 20th.
April 20, 2013, 1:17 p.m.
D Sami Salo left Thursday's game early in the second period with an upper-body injury after a hit from Montreal D Travis Moen.
No word yet on how long Salo could be out for. At this stage in the season, drop him for a healthier blueliner.
April 19, 2013, 11:16 a.m.
Ben Bishop starts for Tampa
Bishop has allowed 12 goals over his last 3 starts - getting pulled after the first period in one of them. While things haven't gone his way, he's getting the opportunity to be the goalie of the future for the Lightning. Until the team improves in front of him, however, don't count on him for much.
April 18, 2013, noon
He won't say it, but left shoulder injured
Stamkos likely won't own up to the injury and miss time but if you're wondering why he only has 2 goals in April, this may be the reason.
April 17, 2013, 1:07 p.m.
Goaltending match-up features Ondrej Pavelec for #NHLJets and Ben Bishop for #tblightning
Fresh off his new contract, Bishop gets the start against the Jets. So far with the lightning he has a 3.21 GAA but .916 SV%
April 16, 2013, 1:04 p.m.
Lightning sign Ben Bishop to a two-year deal.
Bishop should compete with Lindback for the number one job in Tampa next season.
April 15, 2013, 4:39 p.m.
