Steven Stamkos is a late scratch against the Ottawa Senators
Just before the Tampa Bay lightning and the Ottawa senators are set to drop the puck a 7pm eastern it looks like the Lightning will be without captain Steven Stamkos according to Lightning PR; take a look.
Steven Stamkos will not play in Ottawa tonight. He is day to day with a lower-body injury.
Stamkos, 33, has had a strong start to the year with 4 points in 2 games including 2 goals and 2 assists. He is currently listed as day-to-day.
Based off of how he's listed, it doesn't sound like Stamkos will be out for very long, but nonetheless losing your captain shortly before puck drop is never a good thing.
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OCTOBRE 15 | 62 ANSWERS Steven Stamkos is a late scratch against the Ottawa Senators Do you think Stamkos will struggle with injuries this year? | ||
| Yes | 29 | 46.8 % |
| No | 19 | 30.6 % |
| He's getting older, it's bound to happen | 14 | 22.6 % |
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