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Drouin disappointed to be scratched; Garrison not ready

Lightning rookie wing Jonathan Drouin was playing some of his best hockey down the stretch, his confidence rising.

But Drouin, 20, was a healthy scratch for Thursday's Game 1 loss to the Red Wings, and isn't sure if he's going to play Saturday in Game 2 at Amalie Arena. Coach Jon Cooper would only say Friday that "everybody's available," except for defenseman Jason Garrison (upper body).

"I don't make decisions," Drouin said. "I'll be ready to go when they want me. It's the playoffs, not much I can say about it. It's up to them. I'm staying positive and whenever I get back in, I get back.