Palat will miss three-to-five weeks due to a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Palat exited Saturday's game early after suffering what appeared to be a right leg injury, and his absence from Monday's practice indicated something was up. It's now been confirmed that the issue suffered is rather severe in nature, and will force him to miss an extended period of time. The winger has totaled seven points (two goals, five assists) through 16 games this season, and his absence from the Lightning's top line will force the club to shuffle things around. It's also likely that Palat will wind up on injured reserve to allow the Lightning to add another forward for depth. J.T. Brown appears to be the top candidate to draw into the lineup in his place Monday, but the lines remain a bit of a mystery. However, things will likely clear up a bit at some point prior to the contest. Palat's timetable would allow him an early December return at the earliest, with the potential for the issue to stretch into mid-December as well.