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Cooper not sure who will start in goal for Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop, left, is replaced by goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy during the third period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Chicago Blackhawks in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, June 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop, left, is replaced by goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy during the third period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Chicago Blackhawks in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, June 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop, left, is replaced by goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy during the third period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Chicago Blackhawks in Tampa, Fla., Saturday, June 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

By Associated Press 1 min read

CHICAGO (AP) – Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper says he isn’t sure who will start in goal for the Lightning in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Ben Bishop left midway through the third period of Tampa Bay’s 4-3 victory over Chicago on Saturday night. He returned for a brief stretch and then left for good. Andrei Vasilevskiy made five saves to help close out the win.

There was no word from the Lightning on Sunday on why Bishop departed. Cooper indicated he could be available for Monday night’s game, and he might know more at the morning skate.

Cooper says it would be a blow for Tampa Bay if Bishop is unable to play, but the team is confident it can win with Vasilevskiy in net.

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Jay Cohen can be reached at http://www.twitter.com/jcohenap