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Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper will miss the team’s next two games on personal leave after the death of his father, with assistant Jeff Halpern stepping in. Cooper recently coached Team Canada to a silver medal at the Milan Winter Olympics, and Tampa Bay remains atop the Atlantic Division.
Jon Cooper is set to coach his 1,000th NHL game, all with the Tampa Bay Lightning, making him the fifth coach in NHL history to reach this milestone with a single franchise. He has led the team to two Stanley Cup titles and has been recognized for his leadership and player relationships.
Team Canada coach Jon Cooper is finalizing the Olympic hockey roster ahead of Wednesday's deadline, with significant input in the decision-making process and a focus on building a team capable of winning gold, while managing the emotional and strategic challenges of selecting players.
The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets, but collected points in their fourth consecutive game. The team acknowledges the need for improvement, particularly in avoiding early deficits and maintaining a consistent offensive presence. Captain Steven Stamkos has found his scoring touch, netting goals in three straight games. The Lightning must stay proactive and assertive throughout games to secure victories.
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper dismissed Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe's claim that the Lightning were "manipulating the officials" during Game 3 of their playoff series. Cooper said that he didn't understand what Keefe meant by "manipulating the referees" and that the Lightning didn't help themselves by getting physical. The bigger concern for Tampa Bay is any residual fallout from Morgan Rielly's hit on Brayden Point. Rielly was initially assessed a five-minute major penalty for boarding on the play, but after an official review, it was determined there was no penalty.