Lightning’s Dominic James activated off IR, available for Game 1

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Dominic James has been activated off injured reserve and will be available for Game 1 of the team’s first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens. James has been out of the lineup since Feb. 28 after suffering an injury against the Buffalo Sabres. He was cross-checked into the boards by Sabres’ defenseman Michael Kesselring, with the two falling awkwardly after the initial contact. James is playing in his first professional season. Through 43 games with the Lightning, the Plymouth, Mich., native has seven goals and eight assists for 15 points. He also played four games with Tampa’s...