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Stralman returns, Vasilevskiy starts Game 2 for Lightning

John E. Sokolowski / USA TODAY Sports

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.

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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