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Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper told reporters that the team’s captain is slated to return from a lower-body injury against the Washington Capitals on Friday.
Lightning coach Jon Cooper confirmed that Steven Stamkos will play vs. Washington today.
Stamkos last suited up for the Lightning on Nov. 21, skating for just 5:17 in Tampa Bay’s 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks before getting hurt and leaving the game.
The native of Markham, Ont., has 20 points in 19 games this season, after posting a career-best 98-point effort in 2018-19.
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