Ben Bishop won't play in Game 3

Ben Bishop isn't quite ready to return, but he may be getting closer.

The Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender won't be available to play Wednesday in Game 3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper confirmed after the morning skate.

Bishop skated before Wednesday's optional session, and Cooper said he hopes he'll be able to practice fully Thursday.

Tampa Bay's No. 1 goalie told reporters Wednesday the injury is to his lower left leg, according to Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times.

Bishop was classified as day to day after being stretchered off following an awkward tumble in the crease in Game 1.

Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 25 of 26 shots in relief of Bishop in the opening game of the Eastern Conference final, then gave up three goals on 41 shots in Tampa Bay's Game 2 overtime loss.