Lightning goalie Ben Bishop is getting closer to a potential return, participating in Thursday's practice at Amalie Arena.
"A step in the right direction," he said.
But coach Jon Cooper maintained that Bishop is "doubutful" for Friday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final, so Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to make his third straight start. Bishop split drills with Kristers Gudlevskis at one side of the rink, facing shots and working on his movements. He admits it's been a slow process, especially when it comes to moving up and down.
"Still not there yet," he said.