Steve Eminger is expected to play his first game on Thursday since he suffered a separated shoulder on Dec. 17.
He is likely to be paired with Marc Staal or Michael Del Zotto versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Stu Bickel, who was the last skater on the ice during the morning skate, is slated to sit out. Eminger has four points, 18 PIMs, and a plus-2 rating in 30 games.










