Small Changes, BIG IMPACT! How Jon Cooper's Lineup Shakeup is FUELING Lightning's Turnaround

Tampa Bay Lightning snap their franchise-worst start with a three-game winning streak. Can Jon Cooper's lineup gambles sustain this momentum against the Dallas Stars?

Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen break down the specific roster moves fueling the Lightning's turnaround, from Curtis Douglas's physical presence to Dominic James's third-line promotion. The discussion examines how Cooper's trust in new players like Emil Dasto and Pontus Holmberg has rebuilt team confidence after a historic-worst start. The hosts preview a crucial matchup against Dallas, analyzing Miko Rantanen's offensive firepower, Jake Oettinger's goaltending, and why special teams will decide this game. Key topics include the Lightning's mental shift from gripping sticks to playing relaxed hockey, Dallas's elite power play sitting third in the NHL at 31%, and betting insights on Brandon Hagel and Pontus Holmberg as goal-scoring picks.

Discover why this special teams battle could define Tampa Bay's season trajectory and whether their defensive depth can exploit Dallas's 25th-ranked penalty kill.

0:00 Intro
1:19 Lightning's three game win streak analysis
4:06 Overcoming early season struggles and mindset
7:14 Dallas Stars as Stanley Cup contenders
11:12 Lineup changes making big impact
15:40 Jon Cooper's coaching decisions paying off
18:28 D'Astous's incredible comeback story from Europe
21:20 Keys to the game against Dallas
25:43 Goaltending battle: Vasilevskiy vs Oettinger
27:01 Over/under picks and betting lines
29:07 Anytime goal scorer predictions

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