Steven Stamkos took part in his first full team practice on Friday since his November injury, but that doesn’t mean he’s actually any closer to returning to the Tampa Bay Lightning lineup.
The Lightning captain also spoke to the media, and there’s no indication he’ll be returning any time soon — or even this regular season. With an 82-game regular season, tomorrow’s game against the Capitals is the team’s 71st.
Stamkos had started the season off strong but got injured on Nov. 15, and had to have knee surgery on his leg.
At practice on Friday, Stamkos skated on a line with Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point.