According to Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman, center Steven Stamkos is suffering from a blood clot in his right arm, per Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times.
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Stamkos Potentially Out for Playoffs
Smith reported the timetable for Stamkos' return is one to three months. The Tampa Bay Times' Greg Auman reported Yzerman doesn't believe the blood clot will affect Stamkos beyond the remainder of the season.
The Canadian Press' Jonas Siegel provided a statement from Stamkos.