With the Lightning needing as many wins as possible to get back into playoff contention, this isn't a good development.

Vincent Lecavalier is expected to hit Injured Reserve Thursday due to an undisclosed lower-body injury.  That means the Lightning Captain could miss up to seven days.

Lightning coach Guy Boucher stated that they will be bring up Tyler Johnson from Syracuse. In 59 games this season, Johnson has scored 32 goals with a total of 58 points.