Lightning Win 4 Straight, Hagel's Hat Trick & Is Power Play Heating Up? | Lightning Power Lunch - October 12, 2026
Notes de l’épisode
The Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to four games with a thrilling 5-3 road win over the New York Islanders, and on today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli break down everything that led to the victory. From Brandon Hagel's hat trick to another timely power-play goal and several game-saving stops from Andrei Vasilevskiy, the Bolts continue to build momentum early in the season.
The guys discuss how the Lightning built another early two-goal lead, why the Islanders pushed back so effectively, and how Tampa Bay weathered its most sustained pressure of the four-game winning streak. They also examine Hagel's dominant performance, Jake Guentzel's two-goal night, and the growing signs that the Lightning power play may be finding its rhythm after goals in back-to-back games.
Plus, thoughts on Max Crozier's role in the 11-forward, 7-defenseman alignment, the continued impact of the Zemgus Girgensons-Pontus Holmberg-Ilya Mikheyev line, the future of Dominic James, and why rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer looks destined to become a superstar for the Islanders.
- Topics & Timestamps
- Lightning win their fourth straight game and opening thoughts on the Islanders victory
- Brandon Hagel's hat trick and Jake Guentzel's two-goal performance
- Why Tampa Bay's stars carried the offense on Saturday
- Breaking down the Islanders' pushback and the blown 3-1 lead
- The importance of Guentzel's power-play goal and special teams progress
- Andrei Vasilevskiy's key third-period saves keep the game tied
- Brandon Hagel's game-winning goal and why shooting the puck matters
- Dominic James remains in Syracuse and what's next for his development
- Scott Sabourin's physical debut and his unique fighting style
- Matthew Schaefer's emergence and why the Islanders may have a future superstar
- Should the Lightning stick with 11 forwards and 7 defensemen?
- Max Crozier's usage, defensive depth and ice-time distribution
- Is the Lightning roster complete or does it still need another top-six winger?
- Why the Girgensons-Holmberg-Mikheyev line continues to be so effective
- Lightning identity, team habits and sustaining success over 84 games
- Looking ahead to the Rangers and the upcoming road trip
⚡ The Lightning are 4-1 and riding a four-game winning streak. Dave and Greg discuss why Tampa Bay is finding ways to win in different fashions, how the team's depth continues to pay dividends, and why there's still room for this group to get even better.
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