Lightning's Vladislav Namestnikov: Ready to play Monday

Namestnikov (lower body) took line rushes, clearing the way for him to return to the lineup for Monday's away game against the Rangers, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Analysis:

Namestnikov didn't miss a whole lot of action while sidelined with the injury but is projected to return to Tampa Bay's third line Monday alongside Byron Froese and Adam Erne. He'll look to get back on the scoresheet after recording just one assist in his last six games.