At the Tampa Bay Lightning post-practice media scrum, Coach Jon Cooper updated the press on the condition of veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh.
McDonagh was injured in the Lightning’s loss to the Boston Bruins a couple of weeks ago when he blocked a shot. At the time he was ruled out “indefinitely” so for Coach Cooper to put something of a timeline on his return is a good sign. The Bolts will definitely want the rugged defender back in the line-up during their stretch run, but for now his absence is giving Cal Foote a chance to play a few games.