What Went Wrong as Win Streak Snapped, Power Play Questions & Dominic James Nearing Return | Lightning Power Lunch - October 14, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning saw their four-game winning streak come to an end with a tough loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. On today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Eric Erlendsson break down what went wrong, why the Rangers continue to present matchup problems for the Lightning, and whether the result was more about Tampa Bay's execution or New York's strong play.

The guys discuss Jon Cooper's candid postgame assessment, the Rangers' relentless forecheck, faceoff dominance led by J.T. Miller, and why Tampa Bay struggled to establish any rhythm on the power play. They also examine whether the Lightning's power-play issues are a cause for concern, what role John Carlson plays in the unit's evolution, and whether lineup changes could be coming soon.

Plus, a look at the expected return of Dominic James, the coaching staff's upcoming roster decisions, Conor Geekie's development, Brayden Point's search for his scoring touch, and why Zemgus Girgensons may have been Tampa Bay's best player in New York. The show wraps up with a preview of Thursday night's matchup against the Seattle Kraken and why a strong response is critical.

Topics Discussed

Lightning's four-game winning streak comes to an end Jon Cooper's reaction to the loss at Madison Square Garden Why the Rangers were better than the Lightning in all three zones J.T. Miller's dominance in the faceoff circle The impact of special teams on the game Breaking down the Lightning's power-play struggles John Carlson's role on the top power-play unit Should Tampa Bay make power-play adjustments? Dominic James' expected return to the NHL roster 11 forwards, 7 defensemen vs. 12 forwards, 6 defensemen Emil Lilleberg's status and potential lineup changes Evaluating Conor Geekie's development through six games Brayden Point and the search for more offensive production Zemgus Girgensons' strong start to the season Gage Goncalves and internal competition for ice time Why the Rangers have exceeded expectations early this season Previewing Lightning vs. Kraken Fan questions and roster discussion ⚡ Subscribe for daily Tampa Bay Lightning coverage, game previews, postgame analysis, roster updates, prospect insight, and exclusive interviews throughout the 2026-27 season.

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