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.

Tampa's acquisition of Ben Bishop prior to Wednesday's trade deadline with create a competition in the crease with Anders Lindback once he recovers from his ankle injury. Lindback has been inconsistent in his first year as an NHL starter and Bishop performed well in Ottawa after Craig Anderson was injured. The Bolts have a combined 13 feet, 1 inch of goaltenders tending to their goal, but time will tell if helps solidify the position or ends up being a mistake.

Anders Lindback (ankle) skated on his own Monday. It was the first time he has taken to the ice since he suffered a high-ankle sprain on March 20 in Toronto.

Anders Lindback reported that his ankle is feeling better and despite the fact he is still limping a bit may try to skate sometime next week. That may be a bit optimistic, but it seems Lindback is slowly recovering from a high ankle sprain sustained March 20th. Don't expect him to return until the final week or two of the season.

Tampa Bay Lightning place Anders Lindback on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain. Lindback is out indefinitely with the injury and was seen Thursday in a walking boot. He joins captain Vinny Lecavalier and Ryan Malone among the Lightning players currently on IR. The injury comes at a time when Lindback was just starting to make strides in his game. Sideline him for the time being.

Anders Lindback is out indefinitely with a high-ankle sprain. Coach Guy Boucher isn't sure when Lindback will be able to return, but ankle sprains can be tricky to come back from especially for goalies. He was just starting to make steady improvements in his game prior to getting hurt.