Lightning Open Preseason with Victory Over Predators
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Nashville Predators in their preseason-opening game at Benchmark International Arena. The win highlighted strong showings from prospects such as Sam O’Reilly and new addition Ilya Mikheyev, alongside the team's established physical play.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 20, 2026 — The Tampa Bay Lightning commenced their preseason schedule with a victory against the Nashville Predators. The game took place at Benchmark International Arena.
The contest marked the initial outing of the preseason for both teams. The Tampa Bay Lightning emerged as the victor over the Nashville Predators.
The performance of several players stood out during the game. Prospects, including Sam O’Reilly, demonstrated strong showings. Additionally, new team addition Ilya Mikheyev was noted for his performance.
Beyond individual contributions, the team’s characteristic physical play was also a highlighted aspect of their performance. Specific details regarding the game’s score, the exact date of the game, or further statistical performances from individual players were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by By Eduardo A. Encina, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
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