Brown (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Sabres, Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown returns after a three-game absence and is projected to slot back onto Tampa Bay's fourth line with Gabriel Dumont and Greg McKegg. All the same, Brown has just one goal in the last 22 games he's played and should not be a highly sought-after fantasy commodity for the final day of the regular season.

Brown (undisclosed) is not expected to suit up for Friday's crucial Atlantic division showdown with the Canadiens, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Assuming Brown does indeed sit Friday, he'll have just one more chance to play before the regular season comes to a close on Sunday when the Lightning take on the Sabres. The recently-recalled Michael Bournival, who scored in Thursday's win over the Maple Leafs, seems like a good candidate to see meaningful bottom-six ice time in Brown's absence.

Brown (undisclosed) will likely sit out Thursday's away game against the Maple Leafs, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This would mark Brown's second straight missed game, but his limited offensive productivity makes that essentially a non-factor for owners in the majority of fantasy formats. Cory Conacher could see more playing time Thursday in Brown's place on the fourth line.

Brown (undisclosed) will not play against the Bruins on Tuesday, Caley Chelios of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lightning are being rather mum on Brown, but plenty of suspicion was raised when he recorded a mere 4:57 of ice time in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Stars. This is a terrible time for the gritty forward to be out of the lineup as the Bolts desperately need to win out to increase their chances of a playoff berth.

Brown's goal Thursday night against the Red Wings was his first point in 20 games.

EDGE Analysis

He opened the scoring for the Bolts in an eventual 5-3 win. Brown isn't counted on for offense, so the goal was gravy. He's an energy winger who uses his body effectively in limited ice to change momentum or grate opponents. Brown is the epitome of a guy who is better on the ice than in the fantasy arena.

Brown fired three shots on goal in 10:03 of ice time Monday against the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Points have been hard to come by this season -- Brown has just five (two goals, three assists) in 48 games after posting 22 points in 78 games last season. His fantasy value is thin at best.

Brown (face) was scoreless with a plus-2, three hits and a blocked shot in Tuesday's 5-2 win against the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Brown doesn't contribute much on the offensive end, posting just two goals and four points over 35 games. However, he is a cheap source of penalty minutes and hits in deeper fantasy leagues.

Brown (face) took line rushes and will play Tuesday night's game in Chicago, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown makes his return to the lineup after a seven-game absence and is projected to slot into Tampa Bay's second line with Alex Killorn and Tyler Johnson. He takes the ice Tuesday looking to bust out of a seven-game point-less slump.

Brown (face) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Chicago, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

With just four points (two goals, two assists) in 35 games this season, Brown isn't a practical option in most fantasy formats, but his impending return will nonetheless strengthen Tampa Bay's bottom-six forward group. Brown's availability should be confirmed during pregame warmups ahead of Tuesday evening's tilt.

Brown (face) is one step closer to a return with the reassignment of Joel Vermin to the AHL.

EDGE Analysis

The Bolts need a roster spot to activate Brown and that's just what they've gotten by putting Vermin on a bus. Brown is better on the ice than in the fantasy arena, so don't run out and grab him off the wire.