Oliver Bjorkstrand of the Tampa Bay Lightning is facing a week-to-week recovery period due to a lower-body injury sustained during a recent game against the Detroit Red Wings. Head coach Jon Cooper expressed concern over the impact of Bjorkstrand's absence, noting his significant growth in performance since joining the team from Seattle. Despite his injury, there remains hope for his return during the playoffs, contingent on recovery progress.

This season, Bjorkstrand has contributed nine points, including five goals and four assists, over 18 games with the Lightning, after a solid 37 points with the Kraken prior to the trade. His career totals stand at 384 points across 624 games played with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Seattle Kraken, and Tampa Bay Lightning.