Lightning's Carle expected to be available for Game 5 vs. Rangers

Matt Carle may be able to return to the lineup after a one-game absence.

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper thinks the defenseman will be available to hit the ice for Game 5 after sitting out the previous contest with an undisclosed injury.

Carle took part in the morning skate and was paired with Andrej Sustr.

The veteran averaged 16:35 of ice time through 16 playoff games prior to the injury, recording two assists and 16 shots on goal.