Michael Stuart: Bishop, Lightning Steal Victory in Chicago

Didnt see the game, but sounds like a huge 2 points early on in the season.

Great review Mike! Amazing performance by Bishop!

Didnt see the game, but sounds like a huge 2 points early on in the season.
- norbs

You did yourself a favor. I was pulling my hair out the entire time.

Great review Mike! Amazing performance by Bishop!
- bradstar

Thank you! And yes indeed.

Was at the game...glad we won..but christ was that ugly

Was at the game...glad we won..but christ was that ugly
- tampabaydoompatrol

Never critique a win. It was perfect.

St Louis with two points

St Louis with two points
- LeftCoaster

O Captain! My Captain!

Yep Bishop stole this game I have been waiting for a lightning goalie to do this since 2004!

Yep Bishop stole this game I have been waiting for a lightning goalie to do this since 2004!
- todd1a

honestly they gave it away just as much as we stole it. there were so many missed opportunities when our D gaffed.. we were lucky to get one point, but 2?! we need to bring our A game because that wont happen again for another season

honestly they gave it away just as much as we stole it. there were so many missed opportunities when our D gaffed.. we were lucky to get one point, but 2?! we need to bring our A game because that wont happen again for another season
- Boltdolt84

Bishop came up huge. If he doesn't play like he did, the game's over before the first period is done.

Bishop came up huge. If he doesn't play like he did, the game's over before the first period is done.
- Michael_Stuart

I bet the fans are not upset they traded conacher for bishop after tonight. I guess mr Lindback will have a seat for the next game.

Bishop came up huge. If he doesn't play like he did, the game's over before the first period is done.
- Michael_Stuart

definitely agree with this. he's looking like our #1 early for at least the foreseeable future. what happened in the first?? the only real positive from this game (besides the 2 points) is that our guys are really bringing the physical play. Labrie with 8 hits sad to see our D and 4th line outshooting the first 3 lines though...
holy crap we need to stay out of the box.. Malone is invisible out there unless he's getting 2. i like that hedman is stepping up more but his play hasnt been outstanding thus far. good to have Salo back

definitely agree with this. he's looking like our #1 early for at least the foreseeable future. what happened in the first?? the only real positive from this game (besides the 2 points) is that our guys are really bringing the physical play. Labrie with 8 hits sad to see our D and 4th line outshooting the first 3 lines though...
holy crap we need to stay out of the box.. Malone is invisible out there unless he's getting 2. i like that hedman is stepping up more but his play hasnt been outstanding thus far. good to have Salo back
- Boltdolt84

I thought Gudas played a solid game. He just goes about his business. He got caught out of position a few times when he went after big hits, but I was still impressed with his ability to calm things down.

I bet the fans are not upset they traded conacher for bishop after tonight. I guess mr Lindback will have a seat for the next game.
- todd1a

Cory who?

its going to be nice to see FL next game!

Chicago was a good team to play though, they are pretty much the epitome of the kind of play we are trying to emulate. tonight was not a good example though.. after the first 2 periods i was thinking it was going to be a long season.

its going to be nice to see FL next game!
- Boltdolt84

Buffalo's up next!

Chicago was a good team to play though, they are pretty much the epitome of the kind of play we are trying to emulate. tonight was not a good example though.. after the first 2 periods i was thinking it was going to be a long season.
- Boltdolt84

Indeed. We want to be the kind of team that dominates possession, generates offense at will, and shuts down opposing teams defensively.

Yep Bishop stole this game I have been waiting for a lightning goalie to do this since 2004!
- todd1a

Amazing comeback. Thought it was over at 2 - 0.

Rollie the Goalie stole quite a few games his first Lightning season and in the playoffs.

Bishop came up huge. If he doesn't play like he did, the game's over before the first period is done.
- Michael_Stuart

He really did stand on his head a couple times. Hawks probably should have scored six tonight. I think he'll be the clear cut #1 after the Olympics, maybe sooner.

The first period was far and away the worst period of live NHL hockey I have ever seen. By both teams.

And Duncan Keith needs to stop shooting the puck right now. Please.

He really did stand on his head a couple times. Hawks probably should have scored six tonight. I think he'll be the clear cut #1 after the Olympics, maybe sooner.

The first period was far and away the worst period of live NHL hockey I have ever seen. By both teams.

And Duncan Keith needs to stop shooting the puck right now. Please.
- 1mbecker

The first was just horrid. Embarrassingly so. You're absolutely right.

Amazing comeback. Thought it was over at 2 - 0.

Rollie the Goalie stole quite a few games his first Lightning season and in the playoffs.
- Leafsandbolts

Yes he did.