There weren’t many NHL regulars on the ice for the Lightning’s preseason finale against the Panthers on Saturday night, but there was still plenty at stake. With Monday’s 5 p.m. deadline to set a 23-man roster, the players competing for…
The Tampa Bay Lightning face roster decisions ahead of Monday's deadline to finalize a 23-man squad. In their preseason finale, the Lightning secured a 3-2 shootout victory over the Florida Panthers behind a third-period goal and shootout winner from 21-year-old forward Benjamin Rautiainen.
Head coach Jon Cooper highlighted the camp's fierce competition as players compete for limited roster spots. Potential decisions involve forwards Jansen Harkins, Conor Geekie, Sam O'Reilly, Scott Sabourin, and Rautiainen, who must return to Finland if he does not make the opening-night roster.
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