McElhinney announced his retirement from professional hockey Saturday, per TSN.

McElhinney turned aside 26 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

McElhinney will defend the blue paint during Friday's home game versus the Stars, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

McElhinney will defend the blue paint during Saturday's road game versus the Red Wings, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

McElhinney was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll get the start in goal in Thursday's home matchup with Columbus, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

McElhinney allowed seven goals on 22 shots in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Predators.

McElhinney will guard the road goal in Tuesday's game versus the Predators, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.

McElhinney (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Columbus, NHL.com reports.

Head coach Jon Cooper said McElhinney (undisclosed) didn't play in Sunday's loss to the Red Wings because he "tweaked something" Saturday, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

McElhinney made 18 saves on 20 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jackets. The third goal was an empty-netter