Raw Charge · Oct 12, 2022
Lightning Round: Cole Koepke makes NHL debut
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11: Cole Koepke #45 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates in his first NHL game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden during the season opening game on October 11, 2022 in New York City.Cole Koepke making the Tampa Bay Lightning has been a very poorly kept secret since the summer when both coaching staff and management made it clear they like him and he’s going to get a shot. On Tuesday it actually happened as Koepke made his NHL debut on the third line for the Lightning in a 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers. In the game he recorded a shot in only eight minutes of ice time as the Lightning struggled to produce offense at 5v5 and leaned on their top six heavily.