Nikita Nesterov is likely to stay with the Lightning and see regular action now that Matt Carle is slated for surgery on Tuesday that will keep him out of the lineup for up to two months.

Nesterov is likely to stay with the Lightning and see regular action now that Matt Carle is slated for surgery on Tuesday that will keep him out of the lineup for up to two months.

Analysis:

He's dependable and plays with an edge. And while he has picked up his scoring a bit this season in the AHL, Nesterov should not be mistaken for a scorer. But he can chew minutes.