Tampa's Assistant Coach Dan Hinote Breaks Down What to Expect When Lightning Face the Kraken
The Tampa Bay Lightning are rolling into tonight's matchup against the Seattle Kraken at Benchmark International Arena, and assistant coach Dan Hinote just shared exactly what his team is locked in on heading into this one. Coming off a massive 6-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on March 24, Tampa's got momentum on their side and they're looking to keep that energy flowing against Seattle.
Building Off a Statement Win
The Lightning put together an absolute clinic against Minnesota just two days ago. Jake Guentzel scored his 300th career NHL goal on a rebound while down on the ice, Darren Raddysh wired home his 20th of the season from the top of the right circle, and Brandon Hagel set up Brayden Point for a power play goal from the slot. Then Erik Cernak capitalized on a Filip Gustavsson mishandle in the crease to add another. That's the kind of all-around offensive execution that puts teams away, and Hinote knows they need to bring that same intensity against the Kraken. Erik Cernak spoke to the media about looking to build off that win over Minnesota as they prepare for Seattle.
A Long Homestand Late in the Season
Oliver Bjorkstrand touched on the benefits of having an extended homestand this late in the season for the Bolts, and that's huge for a team that's been grinding through the back half of the schedule. Tonight's game gives Tampa a chance to stack wins and keep their playoff push rolling right here at Benchmark International Arena.
The question now is whether the Lightning can maintain this hot streak when the puck drops tonight. With Hinote and the coaching staff preparing the team properly, Tampa's got the pieces in place to make some noise heading down the stretch. Let's see if they can keep the party going against Seattle.
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