While Tkachuk might be ready for Game 1 against Tampa Bay, the Lightning will be without a key forward for the entire series.

917 against New Jersey ... had a push back. It wasn't by no means easy tonight. We had to battle for it," Bjorkstrand said. To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free ...

Right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand ... back up.” Being without Bjorkstrand for a significant amount of time is a big setback for the Lightning, who sent two first-round draft picks to Seattle ...

Former Seattle ... have him back for playoffs at some point," Tampa Bay head coach Jon Cooper said Sunday, according to team reporter Benjamin Pierce. In 18 games with the Lightning, Bjorkstrand ...