The Tampa Bay Lightning jumped out to a 2-0 lead behind a two-goal night from newcomer Jeff Viel, but the Nashville Predators rallied late and handed the Bolts a 3-2 overtime loss in preseason action. The Last Call crew breaks down what changed after a strong opening 50 minutes and what the coaching staff can take away from the defeat.
Greg Linnelli, Eric Erlendsson, and Bobby "The Chief" Taylor discuss the costly turnovers, defensive-zone breakdowns, and missed opportunities that allowed Nashville back into the game. They also highlight the impressive debut of Dennis Hildeby, whose strong performance in goal kept Tampa Bay in position to win, along with standout efforts from Jeff Viel, Sam O'Reilly, Conor Geekie, and Noah Steen.
Plus, hear postgame comments from Jon Cooper, Jeff Viel, and Conor Geekie as the Lightning continue evaluating young talent and roster battles with just two preseason games remaining. Despite the result, there was plenty to like, and plenty to learn, as Tampa Bay's preseason rolls on.
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