Cedric Paquette (upper body) is being listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Predators, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Paquette (upper body) is being listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Predators, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Analysis:

The Lightning were previously targeting the road trip set to begin over the weekend for Paquette's return, and while that still may come to pass, it appears the team's medical staff was pleased enough with the forward's involvement in Wednesday's practice to consider bumping up the timetable. Paquette is expected to skate again with the team Thursday morning before a determination on his status is made.