The Tampa Bay Lightning picked up a point but couldn't hold onto three separate leads, falling 5-4 in a shootout to the Nashville Predators. In a game filled with momentum swings, Connor Geekie continued his breakout season with another goal, Nikita Kucherov recorded three points, and Victor Hedman added a goal of his own. But it was former Lightning captain Steven Stamkos who delivered the decisive blow, tying the game on a third-period power play before scoring the lone goal of the shootout.

On Last Call Presented by Jack Daniel's, Greg Linnelli, Jay Recher, and Bobby "The Chief" Taylor break down a frustrating afternoon that saw Tampa Bay's defensive structure unravel at key moments. The crew discusses the Lightning's struggles defending odd-man rushes, missed opportunities on the power play, and whether Connor Geekie deserves a larger role in the top six after scoring goals in three consecutive games.

Plus, hear postgame comments from Jon Cooper, Victor Hedman, Brayden Point, and John Carlson as the Lightning look to tighten things up defensively and turn their attention to Tuesday night's matchup with the Detroit Red Wings.

Topics & Timestamps

0:36 – Opening reaction to the Lightning's 5-4 shootout loss and Steven Stamkos' game-tying goal and shootout winner

1:24 – Why the Lightning should feel fortunate to leave Nashville with a point after an uncharacteristically sloppy game

2:03 – The Chief questions Tampa Bay's shootout decisions and the absence of Nikita Kucherov and Connor Geekie from the attempts

2:42 – Jon Cooper explains the breakdowns that led to Nashville erasing three Lightning leads

4:16 – Cooper praises Nikita Kucherov's effort after his three-point performance

5:59 – Defensive concerns become the focus after Tampa Bay allows too many odd-man rushes and high-danger chances

7:05 – Discussion on Connor Geekie's continued growth and why he may be ready for a top-six opportunity

9:24 – Where does Geekie fit best? Debate over potential combinations with Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov, Anthony Cirelli, and Brandon Hagel

11:33 – Victor Hedman discusses the odd-man rushes that hurt the Lightning and what must improve defensively

12:14 – Hedman reacts to the news surrounding Nikita Kucherov and the challenge of blocking out outside distractions

15:00 – Brayden Point on the team's inability to protect leads and the need to close out games more effectively

16:55 – Why players and coaches expect to continue facing questions about the Nikita Kucherov situation throughout the season

18:11 – Replay and analysis of Connor Geekie's go-ahead goal in the third period

18:50 – John Carlson evaluates the defensive-zone mistakes and rise in odd-man rushes allowed over the last several games

20:15 – Carlson discusses maintaining focus amid outside storylines and staying locked in on hockey

20:56 – Lessons Tampa Bay must learn from surrendering three separate leads in Nashville

22:06 – Looking ahead to Tuesday night's home matchup against the Detroit Red Wings

22:52 – Final thoughts as the Lightning return home after a frustrating shootout defeat