Lightning optimistic G Bishop will return in ECF

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TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper is optimistic star goaltender Ben Bishop will return to action in the Eastern Conference Finals even though he has yet to practice with his teammates since being injured early in Game 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are hopeful that goalie Ben Bishop, who was injured in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins, will return before the series is over. Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1 following Pittsburgh’s 3-2 overtime victory over Tampa Monday night in Pittsburgh.

Games 3 and 4 are set for Tampa Wednesday and Friday and Cooper told reporters Tuesday afternoon …

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