It was Steven Stamkos’ first game since suffering a core muscle injury back on February 25th and a lower-body injury in July. He only lasted five shift and 2:47 in the first period, but remained on the bench for the rest of the game.
Sept. 19: Preseason games begin. Sept. 29:Regular Season Opening Night (FLA at CAR) Oct. 13: All 32 teams play Oct. 25:NHL Heritage Classic (MTL vs. WPG)Nov. & 14:NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland (CAR and SEA) Dec. 18 & 20:NHL Global Series in Germany (OTT and CHI) Dec. 31:NHL Winter Classic (COL vs. UTA)
