Filppula left Saturday's game vs. the Panthers after being hit by Vincent Trocheck late in the first period and missed Sunday's practice. Head coach Jeff Blashill did not have much of an update on Filppula's status but labelled him as questionable for Monday's afternoon game. With Filppula likely out, look for Brendan Perlini to draw into the lineup.

Filppula missed Sunday's game with an upper-body injury but is expected to draw back into the lineup tonight vs. the Sharks. Filppula, who has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 39 games this season will replace Andreas Athanasiou, who is out with a lower-body injury.

Filppula was forced to leave Saturday's game in Florida and will not be available for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. With Filppula out, Christoffer Ehn is expected to draw back into Detroit's lineup.

Filppula has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury he suffered in the first period in Buffalo on New Year’s Eve. Filppula’s return means that Josh Ho-Sang has been returned to Bridgeport (AHL).

Filppula has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but could return to the lineup on Tuesday. Filppula has 19 points (9G / 10A) in 38 games this season.

Filppula suffered an upper-body injury in the first shift in Buffalo on Monday and will not play on Thursday. Tom Kuhnhackl will replace him on the third line and Leo Komarov is expected to move to centre.

At this point in his career, Filppula is more like No.3 centre, who is paid like a No.1 or No.2 centre and the Lightning needed to move him. They took on another big cap-hit in Streit to even things out for this season, but Streit’s deal is up at the end of the season. Filppula could land a No.2 centre role in Philly, bumping Brayden Schenn back to the wing—he comes in with 34 points (7G / 27A) in 59 games this season.

Filppula was benched for one game for violating a team rule, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Expect him to be back between Brian Boyle and Jonathan Drouin.

Filppula has missed the last six games with an upper-body injury, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. He will return in a great spot as he centres the top line with Steven Stamkos and Alex Killorn on his wings. Filppula has 28 points (7G / 21A) in 69 games this season.

Filppula will miss his fifth straight game with an upper-body injury despite being on the ice for the morning skate. Monitor his status prior to tomorrow’s game vs. the Panthers.

Filppula will miss his fourth consecutive game with an upper-body injury he suffered nine days ago. He is day-to-day, but took part in the morning skate which suggest that he should be good-to-go for Friday’s game vs. the Islanders.

Filppula suffered an upper-body injury in the Lightning’s win in Columbus on Sunday. He played just 5:03 before retiring to the dressing room and now it looks like it will cost him a least a few games. With Filppula out, Brian Boyle will centre the third line.

Filppula will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury, but is listed as day-to-day and could be ready for game 1 of the playoffs.

Filppula will be replaced by Cedric Paquette. Consider him day-to-day.

Despite being listed as a game-time decision, Filppula said that he will be in the lineup vs. the Blues. Filppula has missed the last four games with an ankle injury, but will be back on their second line tonight.