Lightning vs. Blackhawks: Game 3 Live Stream, TV Schedule and Latest Comments

After the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks split the first two games in Florida, the series moves on to Chicago with significant questions on both sides.  

The Blackhawks are waiting for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews to take their usual places in the offensive zone and start filling up the scoresheet once again.

The Lightning don't know who their starting goaltender will be after Ben Bishop left the ice twice in the third period in Game 2 on Saturday. The Lightning are not revealing any information at this point about why Bishop was forced to the bench and why Andrei Vasilevskiy needed to take over. Head coach Jon Cooper did not say which goalie would be starting in Game 3 Monday night. 

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I know there is much speculation - knee? Shoulder? Sick? - latest is possible dehydration - which he's had at least once in the past

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“No, I don't, which would tell you, if I don't know, that Bish could be available,” Cooper said at a Sunday press conference, per Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago. “You'll have a better indication, I guess, tomorrow at the skate. 

Vasilevskiy is a 20-year-old rookie who had a 2.36 goals-against average during the regular season along with a .918 save percentage. He has also played in three postseason games and has a 4.44 GAA and an .895 save percentage.

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Bishop has a 2.20 GAA, a .918 save percentage and three shutouts during the playoffs. He is also an outstanding puck-handler, as seen by his three postseason assists.

While the Lightning claim confidence in their backup goalie, having Bishop in the lineup would give them a much better chance of winning at the United Center.

The Blackhawks will feel a lot better if Kane starts putting the puck in the net again. He has neither a goal nor an assist in the first two games, while Toews has one assist.

While Kane did not even have a shot on goal in Game 2, he was heavily involved in the offense with his puck-handling and slick passing. Head coach Joel Quenneville has seen plenty of involvement from Kane, but he would like to see more production.

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Patrick Kane went 99 straight playoff games with at least one shot on goal until Saturday night.

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"So in two games, he's been fine," Quenneville told ESPN Chicago's Scott Powers. "I haven't minded his game. I think he's been a threat. But obviously we would like to see some production across the board. I don't care what line steps up. I think certainly our team could be more effective in the offensive zone.”

Quenneville has a healthy amount of concern, but he does not come across as fearful or worried. His team has won two Stanley Cups and is going for a third in six seasons. Kane has been involved in too many big plays and key goals, and it's unlikely he will hit the wall any time soon.

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Game	Date	Matchup	Time (ET)	TV
3	Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks	June 8	8 p.m.	NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports
4	Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks	June 10	8 p.m.	NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports
5	Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning (if necessary)	June 13	8 p.m.	NBC, CBC, TVA Sports
6	Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks (if necessary)	June 15	8 p.m.	NBC, CBC, TVA Sports
7	Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning (if necessary)	June 17	8 p.m.	NBC, CBC, TVA Sports