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Tyler Johnson (upper body) described himself as feeling good after Wednesday's morning skate but is still a game-time decision for the evening's Game 1 tilt versus the Red Wings, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Johnson (upper body) described himself as feeling good after Wednesday's morning skate, but he remains a game-time decision for the evening's Game 1 tilt versus the Red Wings, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Analysis:

Johnson has now skated two straight days, which is certainly a good sign heading into the evening's contest. The Lightning need every body they can get offensively, playing without Steven Stamkos (upper body) for presumably the entire postseason. The team should confirm his status prior to puck drop, but the most recent news seems to indicate he will dress for Game 1.

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