The Tampa Bay Lightning made it four consecutive victories Saturday night, defeating the New York Islanders 5-3 behind a hat trick from Brandon Hagel, two goals from Jake Guentzel, and another stellar performance from Andrei Vasilevskiy. What looked like a comfortable night turned into a battle after the Islanders erased a two-goal deficit, but the Lightning responded late with Hagel's game-winning goal and an empty-net clincher to secure the win.

On Last Call Presented by Jack Daniel's, Greg Linnelli, Eric Erlendsson, and Bobby "The Chief" Taylor break down Tampa Bay's dominant first period, the momentum swing in the second and third periods, and why Vasilevskiy was the difference when the Islanders pushed back. The crew also discusses Hagel's clutch performance, Guentzel's two-goal night, the importance of special teams, and the Lightning's impressive start that has them sitting at 4-1 through five games.

Plus, hear postgame comments from Brandon Hagel, Jake Guentzel, and Jon Cooper as the Lightning continue to find ways to win while piling up points early in the season.

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0:38 – Lightning defeat the Islanders 5-3 and extend their winning streak to four games

1:56 – How Jake Guentzel and Brandon Hagel combined for all five Lightning goals

3:12 – Breaking down the Islanders' comeback and why the game nearly slipped away from Tampa Bay

5:07 – Brandon Hagel joins the media after recording his hat trick and game-winning goal

7:34 – Why Andrei Vasilevskiy's third-period saves were the key to preserving the victory

9:05 – Analysis of Hagel's game-winner and how traffic in front fooled Ilya Sorokin

11:12 – Jake Guentzel discusses the win, special teams, and grinding out points on the road

12:38 – The Lightning power play continues to build momentum early in the season

14:00 – Why Vasilevskiy showed exactly why he's still considered one of the NHL's elite goaltenders

15:20 – Discussion of Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer and his impressive performance

16:18 – Jon Cooper on finding a way to win after surrendering a late lead

17:13 – Cooper explains why "find-a-way" victories are important early in the season

18:32 – Reaction to Scott Sabourin's impact in the lineup, including a spirited fight and physical presence

22:01 – Revisiting the standout performances from Hagel, Guentzel, and the Lightning's second line

23:27 – Why Tampa Bay's depth and resiliency continue to stand out through five games

24:49 – The ongoing discussion around the Lightning's 11-forward, 7-defenseman lineup configuration

26:30 – Final thoughts as the Lightning prepare for Tuesday's showdown with the Rangers at Madison Square Garden

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