PASSIONLESS: How Do the Tampa Bay Lightning ESCAPE Their Slump Before It’s Too Late?

Locked On Lightning - Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Lightning · Mar 16, 2026 · 30m

Tampa Bay Lightning’s Division Title hopes take a hit after another sluggish start and collapse in the third period lead to a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen break down the team’s recurring energy issues, defensive breakdowns, and lack of chemistry, asking whether Jon Cooper can halt the Bolts’ downward spiral before it’s too late.

Other topics include:

-Gage Goncalves’ strong return and vital contributions alongside Kucherov and Point

-The importance of the Gourde-Holmberg-Girgensons shutdown line for upcoming playoff positioning

-Defensive pairing…