Tampa Bay Lightning surge to first place behind a dramatic defensive turnaround—how has the blueline gone from average to elite in the span of a season? Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen spotlight strategic changes, standout performances from J.J. Moser, Darren Raddysh, and Yanni Gourde, and the coaching impact of Dan Hinote. With Victor Hedman and Ryan McDonagh sidelined, the Lightning’s defensive metrics have skyrocketed, proving that smart tactics, disciplined positioning, and relentless neutral-zone pressure are paying off.
The episode previews a high-stakes division stretch: clashes with the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, and Florida Panthers, plus a rare home outdoor Stadium Series. Can the Lightning maintain momentum into the Olympic break and through tricky matchups? Olympic hockey predictions heat up, with Canada’s gold medal chances and the rising profile of Germany’s Leon Draisaitl in focus. Tune in for insider analysis and the latest on Tampa Bay Lightning’s playoff hopes.
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3 Comments
Put Liliberg on waivers. He’s a net negative on defense who constantly takes terrible penalties. Also, you both are forgetting about Logan Thompson being on Team Canada. He’s having a really great season and is probably going to be Canada’s starter.
If Darren Raddysh isn't proof that Jeff Blashill is a hockey terrorist, I don't know what would be.
The most important thing to our defense is the back checking forwards 👍👍👍