Kucherov in lineup vs. Flames after 32-game injury absence

Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov suited up Thursday against the Calgary Flames after missing the previous 32 games with a lower-body injury.

Kucherov recorded a goal and three assists in three games to begin this campaign, the only three regular-season contests he played before Thursday's tilt since March 10, 2020.

The Lightning performed admirably without their star winger, entering Thursday's action ranked first in the NHL with 49 points and sixth with a .700 points percentage.

Steven Stamkos also played against the Flames after being deemed a game-time decision.