The Tampa Bay Lightning ended their road trip last week going 1-2 and they couldn't wait to return home to Benchmark International Arena for their contest against the Winnipeg Jets. Tampa jumped out to an early 1-0 lead before the Jets tied the game.

The Lightning responded with a 4 goal second period to ice the game. The Jets made a late charge scoring three third period goals, but Pontus Holmberg would make it 6-4 Lightning with an empty-netter.

So how did the Lightning get the job done?

The Young Guns

Oct 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Conor Geekie (94) looks on against the Washington Capitals in the first period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

It starts with Conor Geekie getting another goal, the second time in his career scoring in back-to-back games, and it's the pressure and speed at which these guys play.…