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Some surprises/mishaps before Lightning - Penguins Game 2

Tampa Bay Lightning v Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 15: Ryan Callahan #24 of the Tampa Bay Lightning waits for a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on December 15, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Lightning defeated the Leafs 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

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Perhaps there will be more curveballs by the time the puck drops for Game 2 (this post will be updated if so), but the pre-game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lighting provided some intrigue.

Some of the details seem as-expected.

Andrei Vasilevskiy will indeed start while Ben Bishop won’t suit up for Game 2. Anton Stralman appears to be ready to go, too.

It’s not all good news for the Lightning, however, as Ryan Callahan was not on the ice and may not play tonight. He’s missing the contest with the flu.

Meanwhile, the Penguins hope that Patric Hornqvist can play after a mishap:

If nothing else, he’s listed on the team’s roster as of moments ago. Also of note: Justin Schultz is indeed replacing Olli Maatta in the Penguins’ lineup.

Again, this post will be tweaked if Callahan does play and/or Hornqvist does not.