Stephens (lower body) underwent surgery recently and is expected to miss a couple of months, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

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Head coach Jon Cooper didn't provide much detail on Stephens' injury besides calling it "significant." Late March seems like the earliest that the 24-year-old will be ready. Prior to this injury, Stephens looked ready to be a fixture in the lineup, as he played all four games on the fourth line.