After another shutout victory to close out the series against the New York Islanders, Ben Bishop ties the record for most playoff victories in Tampa Bay Lightning history with 21. The current leader for the Lightning is Stanley Cup Winner Nikolai Kahbibulin who won 21 of his 33 postseason games.

Kahbibulin finished his career in the postseason with the Tampa Bay Lightning collecting 831 saves, allowing 66 goals, posting a 1.94 goals against average, a .926 save percentage, and grabbed five shutouts in the process. Kahbibulin also took the Lightning to their first ever Stanley Cup in 2004 when they defeated the Calgary Flames 4-3.

Ben Bishop has already left his mark as an outstanding goal keeper for the Tampa Bay Lightning but is looking to take sole control of the top spot in victories for the organization as well as win a Stanley Cup. Bishop currently sits with 21 wins in 35 games while collecting 886 saves, allowing 71 goals, posting a 2.10 goals against average, a .926 save percentage, and also grabbed five shutouts in the process. Four of his five post season shutouts have came in series clinching games.

The Tampa Bay Lightning advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second season in a row which allows Bishop to pass Kahbibulin. All it takes is for Bishop to win one game in the Eastern Conference Finals to become the Lightning’s top-winning goalie in the post season.

Before Bishop can attempt to pass Kahbibulin for wins in the postseason, the Lightning must wait for their opponent in the Eastern Conference Finals. After defeating the New York Islanders in five games the Lightning are the first team to advance to the next round for the second time this postseason.

They will face the winner of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals series. Pittsburgh leads Washington 3-2 heading to game six Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. No matter which team they face Bishop will be challenged by great shooters and heavy shots night in and night out.

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