Stamkos signed a four-year, $32 million contract with the Nashville Predators on July 1 after playing his first 16 NHL seasons with the Lightning. He's been Tampa Bay's captain since 2014 and the franchise's all-time leader in goals, points and power-play goals.

Ullmark was headed for more evaluation on Friday afternoon and is unsure if he'll play, back up, or sit out on Saturday afternoon against Tampa Bay.

The Ottawa Senators acquired a major upgrade between the pipes during the offseason, acquiring former Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins and sending the struggling Joonas Korpisalo back to Boston in return;