All season long the Lightning have had just about the worst luck with injuries. The worst of the bad luck came right before the start of the playoffs when Steven Stamkos was diagnosed with a blood clot, leaving him sidelined for 1-3 months.
There have been a few more injuries since then, but fortunately for the Lightning, some players like Matt Carle were able to bounce back after only dropping a game or two. As the Lightning prepare for the first game of the Eastern Conference Final tonight, here are a few key injuries to keep your eye on.