Lightning's Jonathan Drouin: Back on ice for morning skate

Drouin (head) was present for morning skate Saturday, signaling the first time he's skated with the Bolts since sustaining the injury Nov. 1, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Analysis:

Drouin reportedly is expected to accompany the Lightning on a five-game road trip that starts with Monday's game against the Islanders. While he's showing signs of progress, the offensive wunderkind probably needs to skate for multiple days and take contact in practice before rejoining the lineup. So far, he's avoided a trip to injured reserve.