Lightning Morning News: Battle of Florida up next

The Nashville Predators defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime following a late third-period comeback in preseason action. Jeffrey Viel scored two goals for Tampa Bay, while Matthew Wood scored twice late in the third period for Nashville before Felix Nilsson netted the overtime winner. Tampa Bay next hosts the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.

Following the game, the Lightning trimmed their preseason roster by returning seven junior players, leaving 58 players in camp. Across the league, Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis was elected chairman of the NHL Board of Governors, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin signed a multi-year contract extension, and the Dallas Stars extended forward Sam Steel on a four-year deal.