Tue 4/14/15 11:43 AM

Coach Jon Cooper noted Tuesday that Coburn (lower body) is "questionable to probable" for Thursday's playoff opener against the Red Wings, NHL.com's Bryan Burns reports. Coburn, who participated in Tuesday's optional skate, continues to inch toward a return to action and even if he is unable to suit up for Thursday's Game 1, it seems likely that the blueliner will play at some point during the Lightning's opening-round series.