Anders Lindback Named NHL’s First Star Of The Week

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Anders Lindback has been named the NHL’s first star of the week.

Via NHL.com:

Lindback posted a 3-0-0 record with a 0.67 goals-against average, .975 save percentage and one shutout to help the Lightning (46-27-9, 101 points) earn four consecutive victories and clinch home-ice advantage in their first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens. He stopped all 25 shots he faced in relief of Ben Bishop in a 3-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs April 8. Lindback then made 34 saves in a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers April 10. He capped the week by recording 18 saves, and denying all three attempts he faced in the shootout, to pick up his third career shutout and first since Dec. 13, 2010, in a 1-0 triumph over the Washington Capitals April 13. The 25-year-old native of Gävle, Sweden, appeared in 23 games this season, compiling an 8-12-2 record with a 2.90 goals-against average and .891 save percentage.

It certainly was the perfect time for Lindback to turn it on. Despite Ben Bishop‘s injury, it looks like the Bolts goaltending is in good shape. (Photo/Susan Ferlita)

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