What It Means:

Carle wasn't on the ice with the Lightning Friday morning. He might still play in Game 2 on Saturday against the New York Islanders, but he will likely be a game-time decision.

Carle tallied just nine points (two goals, seven assists) -- his lowest total since he played 12 games during the 2008-'09 campaign -- in 64 games this season and was poor at driving possession. His Corsi For Percentage was 47.0, and his Relative Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength was -9.9. Carle tallied two assists in six games against the Detroit Red Wings in round one, but his possession numbers were still atrocious.