Ryan Strome figured his healthy-scratch days were done after setting up two goals in Game 1 in Tampa. But Strome was back in street clothes for Game 3 to make room for Josh Bailey’s return to the lineup.
“”I honestly don’t really have much to say,” Strome said on Tuesday morning. “I try to be a good a team guy and I don’t want to draw any negative attention to myself. It’s a big opportunity for us here tonight and I’m sure the guys that are playing will do the job.”
Strome was scratched for Games 5 and 6 against the Panthers after he had a solid Game 1, with a goal and assist, then went quiet for the next three games.