Lightning's Ryan McDonagh: Taken off injured reserve

McDonagh (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve on Thursday, per the NHL media site.

McDonagh last played Nov. 8 and has missed the last 18 games. The 36-year-old veteran defenseman was off to a good start to the season before his injury, tallying three goals and six points in 15 games. He should enter the lineup Thursday, replacing Steve Santini.