It was a welcome sight for Tampa Bay Lightning fans, as captain Steven Stamkos skated in team practice Tuesday for the first time since being diagnosed with a blood clot.

The forward wore a red non-contact jersey and looked happy to be back on the ice with his teammates. He skated on the team's fourth line with Brian Boyle and Mike Blunden.

The 26-year-old hasn't played since March 31, and was expected to miss one-to-three months while recovering from vascular surgery on his right arm.

The Lightning begin their second-round series against the New York Islanders on Wednesday.

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