Patrick Sharp returns after 6-game absence for Stars

Dallas Stars winger Patrick Sharp will be inserted back in the lineup versus the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday after missing six games with a lower-body injury.

He's expected to start on the fourth unit, flanking Vernon Fiddler and Colton Sceviour.

Sharp hasn't had a spectacular debut season with Dallas, but exceeded his point total last year with the Chicago Blackhawks before he went down to injury, contributing 17 goals and 47 points in 65 games.

Meanwhile, John Klingberg will miss his sixth straight game with a lower-body injury.