Stralman returns, Vasilevskiy starts Game 2 for Lightning
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The Tampa Bay Lightning have a key piece on the blue line back in the lineup.
Defenseman Anton Stralman took part in warmups and will play Game 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, his first game action since fracturing his fibula on March 25.
Anton Stralman back with his familiar partner Victor Hedman during rushes. #TBLightning #TBLvsPIT
— Bryan Burns (@BBurnsNHL) May 16, 2016
Behind him, Andrei Vasilevskiy will make his second career postseason start in the absence of Ben Bishop, who was injured in Game 1 and is considered day to day.
In six playoff appearances, including Game 1 of this series, Vasilevskiy has posted a save percentage of .923.
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