Lightning Announce Interesting Roster for Panthers Matchup

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back on the ice tonight (Oct. 2), as they are facing off against the Florida Panthers. 

The Lightning have announced their roster for the matchup, and there are some notable players to watch extra closely during it. 

New Lightning star Jake Guentzel is a player to watch during this matchup. As the Lightning's top signing of the summer, the star winger will look to create chemistry with his new teammates. Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov are also playing, so that trio should get plenty of time together. 

Fellow Lightning newcomer J.J. Moser will also be on the ice for the club tonight. He is expected to play on the top pairing with Victor Hedman, so he will look to leave a good impression. 

Lightning superstar goalie is expected to be the club's starter for this matchup. This will be his first pre-season start of the year, so all eyes will naturally be on him.

Here is the Lightning's full roster for the matchup.

Forwards: Anthony Cirelli, Dylan Duke, Ethan Gauthier, Conor Geekie, Zemgus Girgensons, Maxim Groshev, Jake Guentzel, Brandon Hagel, Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, Conor Sheary & Jesse Ylonen 

Defensemen: Erik Cernak, Victor Hedman, Emil Lilleberg, Ryan McDonagh, J.J. Moser & Darren Raddysh

Goalies: Andrei Vasilevskiy & Jonas Johansson 

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