Summary
The Tampa Bay Lightning return home tonight looking to make franchise history as they host the Detroit Red Wings in their first Atlantic Division matchup of the season. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick previews a crucial divisional showdown and breaks down the biggest storylines surrounding the Bolts. One of the biggest topics this week has been the future of Nikita Kucherov. After reports surfaced regarding a potential trade request, Kucherov addressed the media following Monday's practice for the first time, making it clear that his focus remains on winning hockey games for the Lightning. The Lightning could also receive a major boost tonight with captain Victor Hedman returning after missing the game in Nashville. Meanwhile, Zemgus Girgensons has been ruled out once again but could return during the upcoming road trip. Tampa Bay enters the night with a chance to start 7-0 at home, which would mark the best home start in franchise history. The Bolts went 3-0-1 against Detroit last season and will be looking to continue that success against a familiar Atlantic Division rival. In Today's Episode: Preview of tonight's matchup: Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings Nikita Kucherov addresses recent trade speculation for the first time Victor Hedman returns to full participation after missing Saturday's game Zemgus Girgensons remains out with a lower-body injury The Lightning can achieve the best home start in franchise history with a win tonight Atlantic Division play begins with all eight teams currently above .500 Nikita Kucherov owns 58 career points against Detroit, the most among active players Conor Geekie brings a career-high three-game goal streak into the matchup Victor Hedman records the 175th goal of his career, tying John Carlson among NHL defensemen milestones A look at the brand-new Hometown Remix jersey, featuring the updated Stadium Series-inspired design that will debut on Saturday nights beginning November 14 Happy Birthday to former Lightning forward Alexandr Svitov Updates from the Orlando Solar Bears as they host Atlanta in a school-day game The Lightning have a chance to make franchise history tonight while beginning a critical stretch of Atlantic Division games. Subscribe to Daily Strike for daily Tampa Bay Lightning news, game previews, recaps, player interviews, and everything happening around the organization. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #LightningHockey #NikitaKucherov #VictorHedman #ConorGeekie #JonCooper #DetroitRedWings #HometownRemix #DailyStrike #BoltsNation #HockeyPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.