Lightning display depth and speed in preseason opener
Lightning opened the shortened preseason with a 2-1 win over Nashville, offering a glimpse at opening-night plans and prospects. Sam O'Reilly showed defensive savvy and won six of eight faceoffs, while Ilya Mikheyev scored early and flashed speed and penalty-killing ability. The game also showcased Tampa Bay's toughness with several scrums; goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy faced 13 shots and saved 12 as the team prepares for the Oct. 1 opener against the Rangers.
