Summary
The Tampa Bay Lightning are back in action tonight after their longest break of the season outside of the All-Star break as they host the Winnipeg Jets at Benchmark International Arena. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick gets you ready for Halloween Night hockey and breaks down the latest news from around the team. The Lightning enter the night looking to tie the franchise record for the longest home winning streak to start a season. A victory would give the Bolts six straight wins on home ice to open the year, matching marks set by the 2017-18 and 2020-21 teams. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper on how the team has managed a rare five-day break between games and why the layoff could be beneficial as Tampa Bay gears up for a busy stretch of the schedule. The Lightning power play has also turned a corner after a slow start to the season, scoring in four consecutive games. Cooper discusses what's been working and how the unit has regained its confidence. In Today's Episode: Preview of tonight's matchup: Lightning vs. Winnipeg Jets The Lightning return to action after a five-day break Jon Cooper on managing the longest layoff of the season Tampa Bay's power play has scored in four straight games Zemgus Girgensons has been ruled out for tonight's game Brandon Hagel is a game-time decision after missing practice Yanni Gourde's recovery timeline may be moving ahead of schedule The Lightning can tie a franchise record with a sixth straight home win to start the season Ryan McDonagh and Victor Hedman visit children at TGH Hospital's Coop's Catch Family Lounge in Halloween costumes New Block Party Podcast featuring former Lightning players Tyler Johnson and Nate Thompson discussing their careers, former teammate Ondrej Palat, and today's Lightning team Orlando Solar Bears' game against the Florida Everblades postponed due to ice issues The Bolts enter the night with a 7-3-1 record, good for the third-best points percentage in the Eastern Conference, and a chance to continue one of the best home starts in franchise history. Subscribe to Daily Strike for daily Tampa Bay Lightning news, game previews, player interviews, injury updates, and everything happening around the organization. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #JonCooper #VictorHedman #BrandonHagel #YanniGourde #RyanMcDonagh #WinnipegJets #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.