Summary
The Tampa Bay Lightning are back on the practice ice today following Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down what the team is focusing on as they prepare for a pair of home games this week against the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. After surrendering three separate one-goal leads in Nashville, the Lightning are looking for ways to better close out games. Hear from captain Victor Hedman, Head Coach Jon Cooper, and Brayden Point on limiting odd-man rushes, tightening up defensively, and learning from Saturday's result. We also discuss one of the biggest off-ice stories of the week as the Lightning and Fanatics unveil the brand-new Hometown Remix jersey. The latest alternate sweater celebrates Tampa Bay's culture and community and is now available at Benchmark International Arena and online. In Today's Episode: The Lightning return to practice following Saturday's shootout loss in Nashville Victor Hedman on eliminating the odd-man rushes that led to Nashville's comeback opportunities Jon Cooper and Brayden Point on learning to close out games more effectively The unveiling of the new Hometown Remix jersey celebrating Tampa Bay culture John Carlson reaches five goals in just 13 games, one of the fastest starts by a defenseman in franchise history Jeff Viel records assists in back-to-back games for the first assist streak of his NHL career Jake Guentzel extends his point streak to four games and sits at 14 points on the season Preview of Tuesday night's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings The Attendance All-Stars initiative launches with Hillsborough County Public Schools to encourage and reward improved attendance rates Happy Birthday to two-time Stanley Cup champion Luke Schenn, who played 63 games with the Lightning from 2019-21 The Bolts are back home this week with a chance to get back in the win column and continue one of the strongest starts in the Eastern Conference. Subscribe to Daily Strike for daily Tampa Bay Lightning news, player interviews, game previews, roster updates, and everything happening around the organization. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #VictorHedman #JonCooper #BraydenPoint #JohnCarlson #JakeGuentzel #JeffViel #DetroitRedWings #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.