Lightning's Rudolfs Balcers: Expected to miss time

Balcers (upper body) is not expected to play during the Lightning's upcoming road trip, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Tampa Bay begins a three-game road trip Monday in Buffalo and won't play at home again until Dec. 3. Balcers was injured during the first period of Friday's win over St. Louis. The 25-year-old has one goal in three appearances since joining the Lightning.