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4
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8
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Signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Lightning in September of 2025.
Nets first career NHL playoff goal
James scored a goal Wednesday in a 3-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round.
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It was James' first career NHL playoff goal. He tied the game 1-1 early in the second period on a 2-on-1. He wired a snap shot under Jakub Dobes' glove from the right circle. James is skating in a third-line role, and he delivered seven goals, eight assists, 56 shot, 58 hits and 139 face-off wins (50.4 percent) in 43 regular-season games.
It was James' first career NHL playoff goal. He tied the game 1-1 early in the second period on a 2-on-1. He wired a snap shot under Jakub Dobes' glove from the right circle. James is skating in a third-line role, and he delivered seven goals, eight assists, 56 shot, 58 hits and 139 face-off wins (50.4 percent) in 43 regular-season games.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 12:14
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:42
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:04
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12:14
0:42
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Activated ahead of postseason
James (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.
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Undergoes surgery
James (lower body) will be sidelined for 8-10 weeks after undergoing surgery, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports Thursday.
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Shifts to injured reserve
James (leg) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
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Set to miss next two games
James (leg) will be unavailable for Tampa Bay's next two contests, though it could be longer, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports Monday.
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Sustains apparent leg injury
James (leg) left Saturday's game versus the Sabres, and there was no update on his status following the contest, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports. He scored his seventh goal of the season prior to the injury.
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James could be available to return to the lineup from a lower-body injury in Game 1 against Montreal on Sunday, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.
ANALYSIS
James had surgery in early March and missed the final 24 games of the 2025-26 regular season. However, he has been skating on the fourth line at practices ahead of the playoffs and could be available to play soon.
James had surgery in early March and missed the final 24 games of the 2025-26 regular season. However, he has been skating on the fourth line at practices ahead of the playoffs and could be available to play soon.