 On March 26, 2016, the Lightning announced cornerstone defenseman Anton Stralman had suffered a fractured leg in their game against the New York Islanders at home.Tampa's fortunes would get even worse when Stamkos shockingly was out of the lineup for the team's game on April 2 against the New Jersey Devils in Tampa.Lightning GM Steve Yzerman announced after the game that the captain would miss one-to-three months due to a blood clot in his arm.