Lightning's Steven Stamkos: Out again Thursday

Stamkos (knee) will not play Thursday in Toronto, ESPN's Pierre LeBrun reports.

Analysis:

The waiting game continues for Stamkos' return, which may not come in 2016-17 if the Lightning lose Thursday, as that would eliminate them from postseason contention. The two-time "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner remarked that his odds of playing in the remainder of the regular season are "probably not looking that good." Expect the Lightning or Stamkos to issue further updates before the team's remaining games.