Colton missed the Lightnings' previous game due to an upper-body injury but will draw back into the lineup Friday vs. St. Louis. Prior to the injury, the three-year pro was having his best season to date with four goals and nine points along with 14 PIMs through 18 games this season.

Colton missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to be back in the Lightning's bottom-6 on Tuesday. Colton re-enters the lineup with 14 points (4G / 10A) in 34 games this season.

Colton is a 24-year-old, former fourth-overall pick who has spent the last two years in Syracuse (AHL). He had 42 points (11G / 32A) in 62 games last year and has one goal and two assists in three games to start 2021.