Steven Stamkos will sit out Tuesday's contest against the Boston Bruins due to a nagging lower-body injury.

Stamkos suffered the injury Sunday against the Nashville Predators. He exited early into the second period and did not return.

On Monday, the Lightning updated Stamkos' injury status to day to day.

This marks the second game in the last five that Stamkos has missed because of a lower-body ailment, as he skipped a contest against the Arizona Coyotes on March 26.

Tuesday's game against the Bruins carries major playoff implications, as Boston currently sits two points ahead of Tampa Bay atop the Atlantic Division. A Lightning victory without Stamkos in tow could prove even more difficult.

Stamkos sits second in team scoring with 86 points in 78 games.

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