

McDonagh has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but will be a game-time decision on Saturday. Monitor his status as the Lightning hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.



McDonagh is considered a game-time decision on Tuesday but it seems unlikely that he will play. Zach Bogosian is set to return to the lineup but don't expect to see McDonagh until Thursday at the earliest.





Kucherov has been out since October 16th but is expected to play Thursday vs. the Flames. Kucherov had a strong start to the season, scoring one goal with three assists in his first three games. He'll be back on the top line with Brayden Point and top power-play unit.


Bjorkstrand was activated from COVID-19 protocol on Monday and will play Tuesday vs. the Lightning. Bjorkstrand has scored just three goals and one assist (four points) in his last nine games.






With Paul out, Logan Shaw and Clark Bishop have been recalled from the taxi squad and will suit up on Saturday.

Cal Foote was added to the COVID-19 protocol list this morning, so Raddysh will suit up next to Sean Day. Raddysh had two assists in 13 games with Syracuse (AHL) earlier in the season.

Point has not played since November 20th but will be back in the Lightning lineup vs. Montreal. His return should provide a huge boost to a Tampa team that is missing quite a few bodies due to COVID-19 protocol. Point is expected to centre a line with Alex Killorn and Mathieu Joseph.
