Motte has only played two of the previous five games but will re-enter the lineup on Thursday, replacing Joe Veleno. The 29-year-old Motte is averaging 11:36 time-on-ice and has zero points, 12 shots, and seven hits in six games.

Motte made his return from an upper-body injury on Saturday, playing 11:25 time-on-ice, but will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Joe Veleno to draw back into the lineup. The 29-year-old Motte has been limited to only five games this season, averaging 11:18 time-on-ice, tallying six hits and 11 shots.

Motte is nearing a return to the lineup but will miss an eighth straight game on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old Motte has appeared in four games this season, recording zero points, eight shots, and six hits.

Motte has been practicing with the team over the last couple of days and, after missing his seventh straight game on Saturday, could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Jonatan Berggren will likely be the odd-man out of the lineup when Motte returns to action.

Motte had been practicing with the team over the last couple of days but will miss his seventh straight game on Sunday. Head coach Derek Lalonde said that Motte "will need some more time." Jonatan Berggren, who was trending toward being a healthy scratch, will remain in the lineup vs. the Sabres.

Motte has missed the last six games due to an upper-body injury but could be an option to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Through four games this season, Motte has zero points, eight shots, and six hits.

Motte suffered an upper-body injury after playing 9:33 time-on-ice in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers. Through four games this season, Motte has zero points, eight shots, and six hits. His status for Saturday's afternoon tilt against the Nashville Predators is up in the air.

Motte is a fourth-line penalty killer who has just 60 points (31G / 29A) in 247 games over the last five seasons. Motte won't provide much offence but should help a Red Wings' penalty kill that was 14th in the NHL (79.6%) a season ago.

Motte appeared in 69 games for the Lightning during the 2023-24 regular season and had six goals and nine points but will be a game-time decision for Game 1 on Sunday. Motte appears good to go but will make a final choice in warmups before committing to his 40th career playoff game.

Motte did not play the last three games for Tampa Bay and his status is up in the air for game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 29-year-old Motte registered nine points (6G / 3A) and averaged 12:28 time-on-ice in 69 games this season.

Motte played only 6:04 time-on-ice in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators before exiting the contest with a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old Motte has nine points (6G / 3A) in 69 games this season.

Motte has missed the Lightning's previous 10 games due to an upper-body injury and was be a game-time decision Monday vs. Toronto. The 28-year-old is in his eighth NHL season and has only appeared in one game in 2023-24 where he was forced to leave after just 7:55 TOI. He will take his spot back on the third line with Alex Barre-Boulet and Anthony Cirelli on Monday.

Motte has missed the Lightning's previous 10 games due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision Monday vs. Toronto. The 28-year-old is in his eighth NHL season and has only appeared in one game in 2023-24 where he was forced to leave after just 7:55 TOI. He will take his spot back on the third line with Alex Barre-Boulet and Anthony Cirelli if he is to return Monday.

Motte is dealing with an upper-body injury that will keep him out of the lineup indefinitely after playing 7:55 in the season opener for the Lightning. Injuries have been a recurring theme in Motte's career as he has only played more than 62 games once in his seven-year career. Alex Barre-Boulet has been recalled and could fill in for Motte in the interim.

Motte had eight goals, 11 assists, 109 SOG, six PIMs, and a +3 plus/minus across 62 games played with Ottawa and the New York Rangers in 2022-23 and has signed a one-year deal worth $800,000. The 28-year-old center is joining his sixth NHL team after Tampa was able to sign him due to Josh Archibald's contract termination.