NASHVILLE — Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy received clearance on Wednesday to resume hockey-related activiity and could begin practicing with the team as soon as next week.
Vasilevskiy has been out since early September, when he had surgery to address a blot clot near his collarbone that included removing his top left rib.
The rib was removed after it was discovered a blood vessel was being pinched between his collarbone and the rib. He was placed on blood-thinner medication to minimize the chances of another blood clot.
While on the medication, Vasilevskiy was restricted from strenuous activity and not allowed to take shots above his waist.