The Last Call - Tampa Bay Lightning Postgame Show

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The Last Call Postgame Show, presented by Jack Daniels, breaks down the latest Tampa Bay Lightning game, gives you Head Coach Jon Cooper's postgame comments and looks ahead to the next game.

  1. 1d ago

    Lightning Clamp Down on Flyers, Ride Vasilevskiy to 4-1 Victory | Last Call - October 5, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning continued their strong start to the homestand with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Benchmark International Arena. Led by another stellar performance from Andrei Vasilevskiy, timely scoring from Brayden Point, Pontus Holmberg, Ilya Mikheyev, and Brandon Hagel, and a dominant possession game, the Bolts improved to 2-1 on the season and showed once again that their commitment to structure and compete level is paying dividends. On Last Call Presented by Jack Daniel's, Greg Linnelli, JP Peterson, Bobby "The Chief" Taylor, and Brian Engblom break down another dominant defensive effort that limited Philadelphia to just 14 shots on goal. The crew discusses the emergence of the Ilya Mikheyev, Zemgus Girgensons, and Pontus Holmberg line, Max Crozier's strong performance on the blue line, and why Victor Hedman looks rejuvenated early this season. Plus, hear postgame comments from Brayden Point, Jon Cooper, and Ilya Mikheyev as the Lightning continue building momentum ahead of Thursday night's matchup with the Minnesota Wild.  Topics & Timestamps 0:40 – Lightning defeat the Flyers 4-1 and win their second straight game at home 1:10 – Andrei Vasilevskiy's key third-period saves and another strong performance in net 3:47 – Why the Mikheyev, Girgensons, and Holmberg line is becoming one of Tampa Bay's most trusted units 6:34 – Discussion on Max Crozier's impact, physical play, and opportunity in the lineup 8:05 – Brayden Point interview: generating offense, line chemistry, and ending his scoring drought 10:25 – The growing connection between John Carlson's point shot and Brayden Point's net-front presence 12:44 – Breaking down adjustments to the Lightning power play and the search for its first goal of the season 14:37 – Why Tampa Bay's penalty kill has been one of the team's biggest early-season strengths 15:40 – Holmberg's goal-scoring touch and value throughout the lineup 17:12 – Jon Cooper discusses team philosophy, puck possession, and the Lightning's improved compete level 19:52 – Cooper on Brayden Point's game and why his goal could spark a scoring streak 21:01 – Lessons learned from the season opener and how Tampa Bay has responded over the last two games 25:18 – Victor Hedman's strong start and how a reduced special-teams workload is helping his game 27:58 – Ilya Mikheyev interview after scoring a key insurance goal in the third period 33:54 – Looking ahead to Thursday night's game against the Minnesota Wild and potential lineup changes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 3d ago

    Lightning Respond in Style, Knock Off Capitals 3-1 in Home Opener | Last Call - October 3, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back from their season-opening loss with an impressive 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals, and the Last Call Presented by Jack Daniel's crew breaks down a complete team effort at Benchmark International Arena. From the opening puck drop, the Lightning played with the energy, physicality, and attention to detail that Head Coach Jon Cooper demanded, outshooting Washington 14-5 in a dominant first period and never looking back. Hosts Greg Linnelli, JP Peterson, Bobby "The Chief" Taylor, and Brian Engblom discuss standout performances from Conor Geekie, who scored his first goal of the season, and Andrei Vasilevskiy, who was sharp throughout the night while turning aside several quality Washington chances. The panel also examines the Lightning's improved compete level, dominant faceoff performance, special teams, and the continued resurgence of Victor Hedman. Plus, hear postgame comments from Conor Geekie, Brandon Hagel, and Jon Cooper as the Lightning earn their first win of the season and build momentum heading into Monday night's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. Topics & Timestamps 0:37 – Opening thoughts on the Lightning's 3-1 win and the dominant first period 1:57 – Conor Geekie's strong performance, offseason improvements, and first goal of the season 5:18 – Breaking down the seven-defenseman rotation and update on Emil Lilleberg leaving the game 5:34 – Brian Engblom on managing seven defensemen and Victor Hedman's standout night 7:50 – Connor Geekie postgame interview on his goal and the team's response after the season opener 9:20 – Why Geekie may deserve a larger role in the Lightning lineup 11:14 – Brandon Hagel discusses the Lightning's improved compete level and work ethic 13:16 – Was this an early-season playoff atmosphere? Breakdown of the game's intensity and physicality 15:31 – Andrei Vasilevskiy's bounce-back performance and why he looked like vintage Vasy 17:28 – Deep dive into Vasilevskiy's technique and what makes him one of the NHL's elite goaltenders 19:33 – Jon Cooper on the response he wanted to see after the Rangers loss and the importance of winning battles 21:36 – Cooper praises Pontus Holmberg and discusses the effectiveness of the Lightning power play 23:14 – Final thoughts on Tampa Bay's first win of the season and key takeaways moving forward 25:18 – Looking ahead to Monday night's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers 26:30 – Remembering former NHL defenseman Lyle Odelein and closing thoughts from the crew See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 5d ago

    Lightning Searching for Answers After 5-1 Loss to Rangers | Last Call - October 1, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning opened the 2026-27 season with a disappointing 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. While Nikita Kucherov provided the lone Lightning goal, the story of the night was the Rangers' relentless pressure, dominant special teams, and a rare goalie goal from Igor Shesterkin that put an exclamation point on New York's victory. On Last Call Presented by Jack Daniel's, Greg Linnelli, Erik Erlendsson, and Bobby "The Chief" Taylor break down what went wrong for Tampa Bay, from the lack of pushback and emotional spark to a power play that went 0-for-7. Hear postgame comments from John Carlson, Jon Cooper, and Brandon Hagel as the Lightning look to regroup before Saturday's home opener against Washington. The crew also discusses whether the Rangers' season-opening experience gave them an edge, how the Lightning's leadership group can respond, and potential lineup adjustments heading into Game 2. It's only one game, but there are already lessons to be learned as Tampa Bay turns its attention to bouncing back on home ice. Topics & Timestamps 0:45 – Breaking down the Lightning's 5-1 season-opening loss to the Rangers and Igor Shesterkin's historic goalie goal 1:57 – Rangers dominate faceoffs, penalty kill, and puck possession throughout the night 3:23 – The turning point: Lightning lose momentum after the Rangers' early power-play goal 5:41 – Why faceoffs and puck battles became a major factor in the outcome 7:24 – Did New York's extra game experience provide an advantage? 9:56 – John Carlson on the team's lack of "extra oomph" and what must improve moving forward 12:59 – Reviewing the Lightning power play and missed opportunities with seven chances on the man advantage 13:19 – Jon Cooper reacts: "The lack of pushback" was the biggest disappointment 15:39 – Chief and Erik discuss Cooper's pointed message and the team's response after adversity struck 19:28 – Brandon Hagel takes accountability and explains why the Lightning's intensity was missing 21:18 – Why emotion, energy, and leadership will be key heading into the home opener 24:30 – Could lineup changes be coming? Discussion on Max Crozier and defensive pairings for Saturday's game 25:29 – Final thoughts and expectations for the home opener against the Capitals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Sep 27

    Rautiainen Wins It, Lightning Close Camp with 3-2 Shootout Victory | Last Call - September 26, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning wrapped up the preseason on a high note, defeating the Florida Panthers 3-2 in a shootout, and Last Call Presented by Jack Daniel's breaks down all the biggest storylines heading into Opening Night. Benjamin Rautiainen scored the game-tying goal in the third period before delivering a highlight-reel shootout winner, capping an impressive camp for one of Tampa Bay's most intriguing young prospects. Host Greg Linnelli and Eric Erlendsson discuss the final roster battles, the impressive depth throughout the organization, and why players like Rautiainen, Sam O'Reilly, Connor Geekie, Lucas Mercuri, and Jeff Viel gave the coaching staff plenty to think about before opening night. The show also features comments from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Viel and Mercuri as camp comes to a close. As the preseason ends and the regular season begins next week, the crew examines Tampa Bay's roster depth, the emergence of several young players, and why there's growing optimism surrounding this Lightning team heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Topics & Time Markers 0:00 – Lightning defeat Panthers 3-2 in a shootout; Rautiainen's heroics1:15 – Rautiainen's standout camp and opening-night roster discussion5:40 – Jeff Viel interview: chemistry, physicality, and his role on the team9:40 – John Cooper on the most competitive Lightning training camp in years13:20 – Final roster decisions, organizational depth, and players who impressed17:40 – Rautiainen ties the game on the power play18:55 – Lucas Mercuri interview after scoring in his preseason debut21:45 – Expectations for the regular season and why this team feels motivated24:10 – Dennis Hildeby earns the backup job and the Jonas Johansson trade26:15 – Final thoughts as the Lightning turn the page to Opening Night against the Rangers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Sep 25

    Harkins and the Kids Shine, But Panthers Hand Lightning a 5-3 Preseason Loss | Last Call - September 24, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning dropped a 5-3 decision to the Florida Panthers in their third preseason game, but there was no shortage of encouraging performances to discuss on the latest edition of Last Call Presented by Jack Daniel’s. Despite a rough opening period and an uphill battle on the scoreboard, several players fighting for roster spots made strong impressions as training camp enters its final stretch. Greg Linnelli, JP Peterson, and Brian Engblom break down a two-goal night from Jansen Harkins, the continued emergence of Sam O’Reilly, and another productive performance from Conor Geekie. The crew also discusses O’Reilly’s all-around game, his success in the faceoff circle, and why he’s making the decision-makers think long and hard about opening-night roster spots. Plus, hear postgame comments from Jon Cooper, Jansen Harkins, and Conor Geekie, along with a deep dive into the evolving Lightning power play, John Carlson's growing chemistry with Tampa Bay’s stars, and why the organization is excited about the future connection between O’Reilly and Geekie. The final score may not have gone Tampa Bay’s way, but plenty of storylines are emerging as the regular season draws near. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Sep 23

    Lightning Let 2-0 Lead Slip Away in 3-2 OT Loss to Nashville | Last Call Postgame Show - September 22, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning jumped out to a 2-0 lead behind a two-goal night from newcomer Jeff Viel, but the Nashville Predators rallied late and handed the Bolts a 3-2 overtime loss in preseason action. The Last Call crew breaks down what changed after a strong opening 50 minutes and what the coaching staff can take away from the defeat. Greg Linnelli, Eric Erlendsson, and Bobby "The Chief" Taylor discuss the costly turnovers, defensive-zone breakdowns, and missed opportunities that allowed Nashville back into the game. They also highlight the impressive debut of Dennis Hildeby, whose strong performance in goal kept Tampa Bay in position to win, along with standout efforts from Jeff Viel, Sam O'Reilly, Conor Geekie, and Noah Steen. Plus, hear postgame comments from Jon Cooper, Jeff Viel, and Conor Geekie as the Lightning continue evaluating young talent and roster battles with just two preseason games remaining. Despite the result, there was plenty to like, and plenty to learn, as Tampa Bay's preseason rolls on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Sep 21

    New Faces Shine as Lightning Edge Predators 2-1 | Last Call Postgame Show - September 20, 2026

    The Tampa Bay Lightning opened the preseason with a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators, and the Last Call crew breaks down everything that stood out from Sunday night's win. Drawing from the postgame discussion and player interviews, they discuss the strong performances from Sam O'Reilly, Conor Geekie, John Carlson, and Ilya Mikheyev, while also examining Tampa Bay's dominant penalty kill and impressive puck management. Greg Linnelli, Bobby "The Chief" Taylor, JP Peterson, and Brian Engblom discuss O'Reilly's mature two-way game, Geekie's game-winning goal, Carlson's seamless fit on the blue line, and why Victor Hedman looks rejuvenated heading into the season. Plus, hear comments from Jon Cooper, Sam O'Reilly, and Ilya Mikheyev as roster battles begin to heat up with only a few preseason games remaining. Tampa Bay gets the win, but the bigger story may be the depth and competition taking shape throughout the lineup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 11/23/2025

    The Last Call - November 22, 2025

    Greg Linnelli, Erik Erlendsson and Jared Johnston recap the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals that saw the Bolts score 4 goals in the first period including 2 from Brandon Hagel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Last Call Postgame Show, presented by Jack Daniels, breaks down the latest Tampa Bay Lightning game, gives you Head Coach Jon Cooper's postgame comments and looks ahead to the next game.

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