It appears unlikely Steven Stamkos will dress in one of the Tampa Bay Lightning's final three games.
Stamkos spoke to reporters in Toronto ahead of his club's do-or-die contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he admitted a return to the lineup is becoming less likely. A loss means the Lightning are eliminated from postseason contention.
Stamkos says it's "probably not looking that good" to play again before end of reg season, but will keep at it...
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Lightning head coach Jon Cooper confirmed Stamkos would miss Thursday's contest, while Tyler Johnson, who's suited up in the last two games, will be a game-time decision.
Stamkos has been out since Nov. 15 with a knee injury and has nine goals and 20 points in 17 games.
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