Stralman said the battle with Lee was normal and he didn't have a problem with it.
"It's always hard when something happens like that," Stralman said. "I was in quite a bit of pain. If I just land my on [behind], it would have been a nothing play. I'm obviously not happy about it, especially when the fun is about to start."
Stralman has been one of the most durable players in the NHL, missing one game in the past four seasons prior to the injury. He was second on the Lightning in ice time per game behind defenseman Victor Hedman and had nine goals and 34 points in 73 games.
There is no timetable on when he can return. Stralman said he's working out in the gym, doing mostly upper-body work, while he's on crutches and waiting for the bone to heal in a couple of weeks.
"It's a fracture and the bone has to heal before I can do anything," Stralman said. "I hope I have good healing powers; if not, I'll blame my dad."