GAME NIGHT: Lightning TOO OLD To Beat Florida Panthers in 2026, Kucherov MUST CARRY Them Again?

Tampa Bay Lightning's playoff dreams shattered. Can they bounce back? The Tampa Bay Lightning face tough questions after a stunning first-round exit against the Florida Panthers. Greg Stephen, Lightning expert, breaks down the team's struggles with physical play and analyzes John Cooper's coaching future. Key topics include salary cap constraints, the potential closing of their championship window, and rising stars like Gage Goncalves. Will Steven Stamkos and the aging core group prove doubters wrong? Tune in for insider perspectives on the Lightning's path forward in an increasingly competitive division. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use codeLOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.