The Tampa Bay Lightning picked up a win in their last outing, downing the Washington Capitals, 3-2, but it has proven to be a costly one as at least two of their key players suffered injuries that have reportedly landed them on injured reserve. Ryan McDonagh, who blocked a shot at the end of the first period, and Dominic James, who took a puck to the upper cheek area, will be out of action for at least one game.
After practice Coach Jon Cooper let reporters know that McDonagh would be “out for a few games” and indicated that it would be the same for Dominic James and Nick Paul.