James scored a goal in a 2-1 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday.
James curled out from below the goal line and wired a wrist shot at a sharp angle that went in off Ilya Sorokin's glove. It was the rookie's first goal in nine games and first point in eight. James has played in 17 games this season, averaging 12:28 with three goals, three assists, 18 shots and 27 shots in a fourth-line role.
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Lightning's Dominic James: Taken off injured reserve
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James (face) was activated off IR ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Devils, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Where James fits into the lineup against the Devils on Tuesday will likely depend on the availability of Anthony Cirelli (upper body) and Nick Paul (upper body), who have both been working with the team at practice. In his last two games prior to getting hurt, the 23-year-old James was finding his offensive stride with one goal and three assists.
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Lightning's Dominic James: Receives call-up
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James was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.
James will be an option for Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks, but it's unclear if he'll be in the lineup. He has five points over his first four games with the Crunch this year. If he makes the lineup, he'll likely be in a bottom-six role.
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Lightning's Dominic James: Sent to minors
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James (undisclosed) was assigned to AHL Syracuse on Monday.
James has recovered from an injury he sustained during training camp and will start the 2025-26 campaign in the minors. The 23-year-old forward had 14 goals and 30 points in 35 NCAA appearances for the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 2024-25.
