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Lightning Morning News: The new guys are making their mark

Lightning News The Tampa Bay Lightning capped off an undefeated opening season homestand last night with their 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Benchmark International Arena, the Lightning’s third in a row. Newly acquired John Carlson and Dennis Hildeby…

By Mantis Toboggan · Raw Charge

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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New signings John Carlson and Dennis Hildeby led Tampa Bay to a 3-2 victory over Minnesota.
Carlson scored two goals, while Hildeby made 34 saves on 36 shots in his Lightning debut.
The writer praised defenseman Max Crozier for his physical and disruptive play against the Wild.

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New additions John Carlson and Dennis Hildeby led the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Benchmark International Arena. Carlson scored twice, including the team's first power-play goal of the season, while Hildeby stopped 34 of 36 shots in his debut. The win capped an undefeated opening homestand for head coach Jon Cooper's squad.

Mantis Toboggan also praised defenseman Max Crozier's physical play during the contest. Around the NHL, San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini missed his second straight game due to injury, and the Pittsburgh Penguins traded Filip Hallander to the Edmonton Oilers for Spencer Stastney.

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