Bishop allowed four goals on 31 shots in a 5-4 win over the Sens (his former team) in his last start. Bishop has won five in a row, despite allowing three-plus goals in four of five. He has owned his former team this season, beating them in all three meetings so far.
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Bishop was reportedly stung by a shot in practice this morning and spoke to the trainers before leaving the ice, but it sounds like he is OK to start tonight vs. the Senators. He allowed four goals on 31 shots in a 5-4 win over the Sens (his former team) in his last start. Bishop has won five in a row, despite allowing three-plus goals in four of five. He has owned his former team this season, beating them in all three meetings so far.
Bishop stopped 36 of 39 shots in a win over the Maple Leafs last night. After losing four in a row, Bishop has now won his last four earning him the start on back-to-back nights. He will face a Senators team who's playoff hopes are dwindling after losing four in a row and six of seven.
Bishop stopped 36 of 39 shots in a win over the Maple Leafs last night. After losing four in a row, Bishop has now won his last four earning him the start on back-to-back nights. He will face a Senators team who's playoff hopes are dwindling after losing four in a row and six of seven.
Bishop is coming off a mediocre game against the Canucks saving 22 of 25 shots in a 4-3 win. Bishop has won three of his last five games saving 104 of 117 shots (.888 SV%) Bishop is facing a streaky Toronto Maple Leafs team currently coming off a loss to the Red Wings last night.
Bishop stopped all 23 shots that he faced in a 3-0 win over the Devils on Saturday. Bishop had been struggling heading into Saturday, he had allowed 17 goals in his previous five starts, so it was good to see him get back on track. He will face a Canucks team who have scored 14 goals in their last four games.
Bishop stopped all 23 shots that he faced in a 3-0 win over the Devils on Saturday. Bishop had been struggling heading into Saturday, he had allowed 17 goals in his previous five starts, so it was good to see him get back on track. He will face a Canucks team who have scored 14 goals in their last four games.
Bishop allowed four goals on 27 shots in a 5-4 win over the Panthers on Thursday. The win snapped a four game losing streak for Bishop, but he has now allowed 17 goals in his last five games. He will look to figure it out tonight vs. the Devils. He stopped 20 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Devils in October.
Bishop gave up three goals on 20 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Coyotes on Monday. The Lightning are struggling right now and Bishop has lost four starts in a row. If there is a matchup that is going to jump-start this team, it comes tonight in the form of the Florida Panthers. Bishop is a must-start.
Saturday, Bishop allowed three goals on 32 shots and just one of seven in the shootout, but found himself on the wrong-end of a 4-3 final. It was his third straight loss as well as the third consecutive game he has allowed three or more goals. Bishop will look to get back on track tonight vs. Phoenix.
Bishop surrendered three goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Blues on Tuesday. Bishop will have to bring his A-game tonight as he matches up against Tuukka Rask, who has been sensational against the Lightning this season. Bishop on the other hand, was pulled after allowing four goals on 17 shots in a 5-0 loss the first time he met the Bruins this season.
Bishop surrendered four goals on 33 shots in a loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. He will get his second start of the season against the Blues. He stopped 28 of 30 shots in a 4-2 win in the first meeting, but tonight will be different with Ryan Miller standing at the opposite end. We should be in for a great goaltending matchup.
Bishop allowed two goals on 41 shots in a 4-2 win over the Stars yesterday. He will be back in goal tonight when the Lightning travel to Colorado. Bishop is second in the NHL in wins (29) and SV% (.933) and then third in GAA (2.00). He is a must-start in all formats, he will look to move to 2-0-0 against the Avs tonight.
Bishop stopped 26 of 29 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Predators on Thursday. The Lightning looked rusty in their first game back after the Olympics. Expect a better performance out of the entire team this afternoon in Dallas. Bishop has been the NHL's best netminder this season, so continue to play him night-in and night-out.
Bishop surrendered two goals on 33 shots in a 4-2 win against the Red Wings before the break. Bishop is a front runner for the Vezina Trophy as he sits 28-8-4 with a 1.98 GAA and .933 SV%. He will look to take down Carter Hutton and the Preds tonight, he enters play 13-5-2 on the road this season.
Bishop is dealing with an upper-body injury that forced him from Thursday's game. Usually leading the team onto the ice would confirm the starter, however with Bishop battling an injury, it is not 100 per cent. You can take the risk with Bishop, because we likely won't know for certain until minutes before he would lock.
Bishop who is listed as day-to-day was injured in Thursday's loss to the Maple Leafs. With the Lightning heading into the Olympic break after tonight's contest it is not surprising to see Bishop sitting out with two weeks of rest ahead of him. Expect him to be back to 100 per cent when everyone returns from Sochi. Look for Cedrick Desjardins to gets the nod tonight.
Bishop left Thursday's contest after the second period with an upper-body injury. This is the second time in a week that Bishop has been unable to finish a game due to injury. The last time he had a head injury, but played two days later. With the Olympic break on the horizon, don't be shocked to see Cedrick Desjardins start Saturday vs. the Red Wings.