Lightning Training Camp Day 2 Features Scrimmage | Daily Strike - September 19, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning are one step closer to hockey season as Training Camp continues with the team's first scrimmage and the preseason opener just around the corner. On today's Daily Strike, Steve Versnick breaks down the biggest takeaways from Day 2 of camp, including comments from Jon Cooper as the competition for roster spots ramps up.

Hear from new Lightning forward Jeffrey Viel on joining Tampa Bay and building chemistry with his teammates, while J.J. Moser reflects on the lessons he learned from last season and how they can help him moving forward.

Also in today's episode:

• Takeaways from the Lightning's first Training Camp scrimmage
• Jon Cooper on the team's progress through camp
• Jeffrey Viel's first Training Camp with Tampa Bay
• J.J. Moser on building off last season
• Preview of Sunday's preseason opener vs. Nashville
• The NHL's new 84-game schedule and shortened preseason
• This Day in Lightning History: The exhibition game that helped bring the NHL to Tampa Bay
• New fan experiences and premium offerings at Benchmark International Arena
• Happy Birthday to Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson

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