The Lightning have called up one of their rookies.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning have made a roster move leading up to tonight's contest against the Florida Panthers, recalling defenseman Emil Lilleberg from the Syracuse Crunch.
Lilleberg, 23, has appeared in 23 games this season with the Lightning, posting three assists, 69 hits, 24 blocks, and a minus-14 rating. The rookie defenseman was reassigned to the Crunch last week but is now coming right back up to the NHL roster.
Lilleberg has spent most of this season with the Crunch, where he has two goals, 13 points, 45 penalty minutes, and a plus-3 rating in 33 games.
Emil LillebergLilleberg's return to the Lightning's roster will provide the club with more defensive depth.