Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos was placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list, the team announced Friday.
Stamkos, 31, didn't play against the Florida Panthers on Thursday due to a lower-body injury and missed practice Friday. He's the only Lightning player currently on the list.
The 6-foot-1 pivot opened up about the situation later Friday.
Thx to everyone who has reached out. At this time we suspect a false positive test. Hopefully that’s the case, and I will be back on the ice in the next couple of days 🤞. Until then I will continue to follow the NHL Covid list protocols. https://t.co/TWDEE9Zrfx
— Steven Stamkos (@RealStamkos91) February 13, 2021
Stamkos leads the Lightning with seven goals and ranks second with 14 points through 11 games.
Tampa Bay is slated for a rematch with the Panthers on Saturday before the teams close out their three-game set Monday.
