Stamkos set to return vs. Capitals after 3-game absence

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is set to return to the team's lineup Friday against the Washington Capitals, according to NHL.com's Tom Gulitti.

The Lightning's star forward has been held out of action since suffering a lower-body injury Nov. 21. They've won two of three games during his absence.

Stamkos, 29, has seven goals and 20 points in 19 games so far this season.