Summary
The Tampa Bay Lightning hit the practice ice today before heading to Buffalo for the start of another back-to-back set, and on today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick gets you caught up on everything happening around the organization. The Lightning begin a stretch dominated by Eastern Conference opponents after going 7-2-2 against the Western Conference through their first 11 games. Steve discusses the recent struggles on the penalty kill, which has surrendered goals in six of the last eight games and fallen to 72.9% on the season, along with Jon Cooper's thoughts on what needs to improve moving forward. The power play, meanwhile, continues to trend in the right direction, scoring in eight of the last ten games. Plus, Erik Cernak reaches a career milestone, the latest on Brayden Point after leaving Sunday's game with an injury, and what to watch as the Lightning prepare for matchups with the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets. Also in today's show: Lightning practice before departing for Buffalo Eastern Conference-heavy schedule ahead Penalty kill concerns and special teams outlook Power play showing signs of improvement Erik Cernak records the 100th assist of his NHL career Awaiting an update on Brayden Point's status Syracuse Crunch and Orlando Solar Bears updates This Day in Lightning History: Victor Hedman's franchise assist record Subscribe for daily Tampa Bay Lightning news, analysis, roster updates, prospects coverage, and game previews. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #DailyStrike #BraydenPoint #JonCooper #ErikCernak #VictorHedman #NHL #LightningHockey #BoltsNationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.