After a lengthy absence, Stamkos is reportedly close to making his way back into Tampa Bay's lineup. How would his possible return impact the team's playoff push?
Steven Stamkos has participated in every practice event for the Tampa Bay Lightning this week, and it is becoming increasingly more likely that he will make his long awaited return this weekend. The Lightning's first overall pick in 2008 has been absent from the lineup since November 17th after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee.
His return could come at no better of a time as the Lightning are fighting for the Eastern Conference's second wild card spot.