Anders Lindback lost his third straight game Saturday night, as the Lightning fell 5-3 to the Panthers.

Lindback has given up nine goals over that span, making 27 saves on 31 shots Saturday. There are some good pieces in Tampa Bay -- it really needs to shore up its defense, though.

Look for Anders Lindback to get the start in Tampa's last game of the season Saturday night against state-rival Florida.

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Anders Lindback allowed two goals on 24 shots for the Lightning in a 2-0 shutout loss to Boston Thursday.

Lindback hasn't been the savior Tampa Bay expected when they acquired him from the Predators prior to the season and will have to battle Ben Bishop for playing time next year.

Anders Lindback will get the call for Tampa Thursday night.

Ben Bishop played Wednesday and picked up a win against Toronto and Lindback will look to do the same versus Boston. It will mark his second appearance since he came back from a hip injury.

Anders Lindback got some praise from Lightning coach Jon Cooper following Sunday's 3-2 loss.

It was Lindback's first start since he suffered an ankle sprain roughly a month ago. "He made some big saves . to avoid this game from getting out of hand and gave us a chance to come back," Cooper said. "And then when we really get rolling in the third, we give up one big-time chance on (Jeff Skinner). And I know we didn't come back to tie it, but if that goes in, we definitely don't have a chance to come back. So there were a lot of good things to look at what he did." Lindback allowed three goals on 15 shots in the first period, but was perfect through the final 40 minutes.

Anders Lindback allowed three goals on 28 shots Sunday as the Lightning were beaten by Carolina by a score of 3-2.

This was Lindback's first appearance since he suffered a sprained ankle about a month ago so it's difficult to be critical of his performance. He is expected to battle with Ben Bishop for the starting job in training camp next season.

Anders Lindback will be between the pipes Sunday at hom against the Hurricanes.

Lindback has been sidelined since March 20th with a high ankle sprain but the Swedish netminder will be making his return to the lineup Sunday at home against the Hurricanes. Lindback, who has been very inconsistent in his first season as a starter, will now have to compete with Ben Bishop for the number one gig next season. Lindback is a risky fantasy play tonight.

Although time is running out, Anders Lindback (ankle) is still confident he will be able to play in a game before this season ends.

He will be re-evaluated in the next day to see if he managed the stress on his ankle during practises this week. That said, it looks like Ben Bishop will get starts in at least three of Tampa's remaining games inlcuding Sunday's game against Carolina.

Anders Lindback (ankle) has been practicing with his teammates and he hopes to return before the end of the regular season.

"It's slowly getting better, but it's a tough (injury) because it feels good overall skating and everything, but getting into that specific butterfly positioning is something," Lindback said. "But I'm getting better every day that goes by. It's frustrating, obviously, but hopefully I'll be back really soon." He has been sidelined since March 20 with a high ankle sprain and the Lightning won't rush him back before he is ready.

Anders Lindback (ankle) says he's getting "close" to a return to game action.

Lindback was present at Tuesday's morning skate, which is an improvement based on what we've seen from his recovery so far. We're guessing the next step for him would be to participate fully in a practice on an off day for Tampa Bay. As long as there are no setbacks, he would likely return to active duty the next game. However, he'll have to earn whatever playing time he gets considering the addition of Ben Bishop in a deadline deal with Ottawa.