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Lightning's Tyler Johnson: Likely to play through illness

Johnson missed morning skate with an illness Saturday, but he's still expected to suit up against the Hurricanes later in the evening.

Analysis:

It appears that shareholders of the punchy pivot are safe to leave him active, but we'll let you know if this situation takes a wrong turn when the Bolts go to warm up in preparation for the upcoming contest. Johnson is a top-line skater who's already pulled down 10 points on the power play.

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