Lightning's Vladislav Namestnikov: Status uncertain after getting slammed into boards

Namestnikov left Wednesday's game against the Canadiens after getting drilled into the boards on a clean hit from defenseman Shea Weber, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Analysis:

Namestnikov was attempting to fish the puck out from along the sideboards in the third period, only for Weber to level him off his skates, causing his head to smack into the boards. The centerman, who left after 13:13 of ice time, should be considered day-to-day with the injury. Tampa Bay plays host to Toronto on Thursday, and Yanni Gourde and Erik Condra have been called up from the minors as insurance in case there's need to replace Namestnikov or Brayden Point -- who also left Wednesday's game with an undisclosed ailment -- in the lineup.