Capitals' Green will not play Tuesday vs. Lightning

by Justin Cuthbert
Dennis Wierzbicki / USA TODAY Sports

Despite inching closer to a return, Mike Green will not be in the Washington Capitals' lineup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, according to reports

Green has missed the last six games with an upper-body injury.

The rearguard took part in practice Monday and boasted afterwards about the strength he felt in the injured area. 

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