Ben Bishop was first off the ice at morning skate, ahead of Friday's game against the Blackhawks, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune reports.

Bishop was first off the ice at morning skate, ahead of Friday's game against the Blackhawks, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Five days removed from their last game, the Lightning always figured to start Bishop in Friday's marquee matchup. The 28-year-old netminder will look to make it four consecutive wins, following a trio of impressive victories on a three-game west coast road trip.