Stamkos (lower body) is expected to return Thursday versus Vancouver, per Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

EDGE Analysis

Stamkos missed the Lightning's previous two games. He has two goals and four points in two contests this year. Stamkos is projected to play on the second line alongside Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli versus the Canucks.

Stamkos (lower body) was back at practice Thursday, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

EDGE Analysis

Stamkos has missed the last two games. He was strong in his opening pair of games this season, scoring twice and adding a pair of helpers. Stamkos had 34 goals and 84 points last season after picking up a career-high 106 points in 2021-22. He skated on the second line with Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel during morning practice. Stamkos could return to the lineup as early as Thursday night against the Canucks.

Stamkos (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Sabres, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stamkos is considered day-to-day with his lower-body issue, so although he'll miss a second straight contest Tuesday, it sounds like his injury isn't a long-term concern. Look for Alex Barre-Boulet to remain in the lineup until Stamkos is ready to return.

Stamkos (lower body) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Senators, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stamkos was scratched just before warmups began. It's unclear when he suffered the injury -- the 33-year-old had two goals and one assist in 18:11 of ice time Saturday versus the Red Wings. He can be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game in Buffalo.

Stamkos scored twice and added an assist in a 6-4 loss to Detroit on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old is off to a hot start with two goals and two assists in two games. Both assists have come on the power play. Stamkos came into 2023-24 disappointed that the Lightning haven't done more to get him inked to a contract extension, but you'd never know it from his play. Stammer remains an elite fantasy play.

Stamkos and the Lightning will discuss a contract extension this summer, reports NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

"Hopefully there's a conversation this summer and we go from there," the Lightning captain said. "In my eyes, this is the only jersey I ever want to wear in my career." General manager Julien Brisebois has confirmed there will be discussions regarding a new contract. Stamkos, who hit several milestones this season, including 500 goals, 500 assists, 1,000 points and 1,000 NHL games, has one year left on his current deal. He had 34 goals and 50 assists this season.

Stamkos scored a goal in a 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 6 on Saturday. Toronto clinched the series 4-2.

EDGE Analysis

Stammer ripped home a rebound from the bottom of the left circle early in the third period. He finished the playoffs with two goals and two assists in six games after finishing the regular season with 84 points in 81 games. It was the first time the Lightning were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round since 2018-19.

Stamkos found the back of the net in a 5-4 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 4 on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Stamkos scored midway through the second to put Tampa Bay up 3-1. He didn't record a goal over his previous five contests, though he did have three assists in that span. Through 121 career playoff outings, Stamkos has 44 goals and 94 points.

Stamkos picked up an assist and a fighting major in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Stamkos took a couple swings at Auston Matthews that turned into a short-lived fight in the aftermath of a melee that broke out following Brayden Point's injury after an awkward hit. It was the first time in NHL history that two 60-goal snipers fought. So far this postseason, Stamkos has no goals, two assists and seven PIM and shots in three games.

Stamkos had three assists in a 7-4 loss to Ottawa on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

All three helpers came on the power play. Stamkos now has 50 assists and 83 points in 79 games this season. Thirty-five of those points have come with the man advantage. Stamkos also finished minus-2 on the game, a tally that dropped his season mark to minus-7 with just three games left. He hasn't finished a season in the red since 2012-13 (minus-4) and has been in the black in 11-of-15 seasons in his career.