Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Declares himself unfit for Game 4

Stamkos (upper body) said he will not play in Game 4 against the Penguins on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Analysis:

As one of the top players in the NHL, Stamkos has no shortage of fantasy owners pulling for him to get healthy and return to game ice. But the superstar himself told reporters Thursday that he felt there was only a five percent chance that he would lace up for Game 4. With Stammer out and the Lightning down 2-1 in the conference finals, the team desperately needs Nikita Kucherov to rediscover the goal-scoring magic he showcased in the first two rounds of the playoffs.