Lightning Roll, Mikheyev Impresses and What Happens When Dominic James Returns? | Lightning Power Lunch - October 6, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning are off to a strong start, earning their second straight win with a convincing 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. On today's episode of Lightning Power Lunch, Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli break down the Bolts' dominant performance, discuss why the score could have been even more lopsided, and examine the growing confidence surrounding this year's team. The guys discuss the outstanding play of Ilya Mikheyev, Zemgus Girgensons, and Pontus Holmberg, a line that has become one of Tampa Bay's most effective units through the first week of the season. They also dive into Max Crozier's continued emergence on the blue line, Victor Hedman's evolving role, and why the Lightning's defensive depth could lead to more 11-forward, 7-defenseman lineups moving forward. Plus, thoughts on the power play's slow start despite generating quality chances, the improved play of Brayden Point, Brandon Hagel, and Nikita Kucherov, the status of Dominic James, and what lineup decisions await Jon Cooper when the Lightning get healthier. Topics Lightning beat Flyers 4-1 for their second straight winWhy Tampa Bay controlled the game despite the close scoreComparing the Flyers win to Saturday's victory over WashingtonBrandon Hagel's penalty and the debate over supplemental disciplineHow Porter Martone got under the Lightning's skinIlya Mikheyev, Zemgus Girgensons & Emil Holmberg continue to shineWhy Jon Cooper keeps leaning on the Mikheyev lineMax Crozier's impressive performance and lineup caseVictor Hedman's changing role and managing defensive minutesFaceoff struggles, Brayden Point's goal and John Carlson's impactThe power play discussion: concern or patience?Dominic James injury update and lineup decisions aheadLooking ahead to Minnesota and the rest of the week ⚡ Subscribe for daily Tampa Bay Lightning coverage, game analysis, roster updates, prospect news, and exclusive interviews all season long. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #LightningPowerLunch #ConorGeekie #IlyaMikheyev #MaxCrozier #VictorHedman #BraydenPoint #NikitaKucherov #DominicJames #NHL #BoltsNationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.