The Tampa Bay Lightning kicked off their 2026 NHL preseason with a hard-fought victory, defeating the Nashville Predators 2-1 at Benchmark International Arena. The win marks the team’s return to action after the offseason, setting the tone for their preparations ahead of the regular season. Fans and analysts will be watching closely as the Lightning look to build momentum early in their preseason campaign. The matchup highlighted competitive play from both squads as they tested new strategies and lineups.

Hockey is officially back at Benchmark International Arena, as the Tampa Bay Lightning opened the 2026 NHL preseason with a 2-1 win against the Nashville Predators on Sunday. The Lightning got off to ...