Lightning's McDonagh set to return from injury in 5-7 days

Ryan McDonagh hopes to make his debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning in about a week.

The former New York Rangers defenseman has been sidelined for the past nine games with an upper-body injury.

Ryan McDonagh said he is 5-7 days away from returning from injury that has kept him out for past couple of weeks, said he was told by Steve Yzerman there was no rush to return, want him to be healthy

- Lightning Insider (@Erik_Erlendsson) February 26, 2018

The Lightning acquired McDonagh on Monday in exchange for forward Vladislav Namestnikov, prospects Libor Hajek and Brett Howden, a first-round pick in 2018, and a conditional first rounder in 2019.

In 49 games with the Rangers this season, McDonagh netted two goals and 24 assists.

The 28-year-old is signed through the 2018-19 campaign.

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