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Jon Cooper Reveals What Makes New Lightning Line Special
- Vasilevskiy is playing at his best since back surgery, helping stabilize the team’s defense and overall play.
- Tampa Bay’s defense has steadied with JJ Moser stepping in and rookie Charles-Édouard D’Astous providing mobility.
- Cooper reshuffled the forward group, pairing Kucherov with Hagel and Cirelli to form a balanced, high-pressure line.
- The Hagel–Cirelli–Kucherov trio is versatile, capable of fast transition, gritty work, and finishing plays.
- Cooper highlighted their work ethic as a key reason for the line’s success
- Tampa Bay’s resurgence could intensify the Eastern race if health returns and the lineup stays cohesive.
- The team aims to preserve strong power play and goal suppression, ranking well in league stats.
- The Lightning previously faced questions about their defense after losing key players.
- Cooper’s leadership remains central to the team’s strategy and line changes.
- Key players’ performances are driving the team’s recent success, including Kucherov, Hagel, and Point before his injury.
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