The Tampa Bay Lightning don’t have a game on the docket on Friday, yet it’s been a busy day in their net.
One scare was, at least at this point, more of a bullet allegedly dodged: Ben Bishop left practice early on, but just for precautionary reasons.
Updated: Bishop leaves practice as "precaution" - not considered serious - but #tblightning seriously needs a win https://t.co/ff8cxin8Fm
— Joe Smith (@JoeSmithNHL) January 2, 2016
So ... maybe this isn’t technically directly related then, even if feels that way, but regardless: the Lightning brought up Andrei Vasilevskiy from the AHL while demoting Kristers Gudlevskis.
Again, this may have been a part of the plan:
Sounds like this move was in the works all along, but in light of Bishop's possible injury, wouldn't be a surprise if Vasy starts Sat
— Lightning Insider (@Erik_Erlendsson) January 1, 2016
While that seems a little murky, there’s a chance Ondrej Palat may be able to return soon, so that’s a nice plus for a Lightning team that’s still trying to find its footing.