Ben Bishop is slated to start Thursday's game against the Predators, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Bishop is slated to start Thursday's game against the Predators, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

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In the process, Bishop -- who will look to help the Lightning extend their winning streak to five games on Thursday -- will also have a chance to tie the team's franchise record of 37 wins that he set last season.