Lightning's JJ Moser expected to miss 8-10 weeks with lower-body injury

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced on Thursday that defenseman JJ Moser would miss 8-10 weeks with a lower body injury.

Moser left the game early against the Calgary Flames on December 12 and has not played a game since. He was placed on injured reserve just two days later on Dec. 14, technically making him eligible to return to on Dec. 22 when the Lightning face the Florida Panthers. The team originally had him listed as week-to-week.

Moser, who has been paired with the Lightning’s top defenseman, Victor Hedman has been an important piece to the Lightning's success so far this season. He has two goals and 10 points in 27 games with the Lightning.