ORLANDO — Mathieu Joseph is making it really hard for the Lightning to send him back to the minors.
The 21-year-old forward popped in two more goals in a 6-2 victory against the Panthers on Thursday night. That gives him three for the preseason.
"He's definitely putting his best foot forward,'' coach Jon Cooper said. "His speed is his biggest asset. He has been using it. He's finding himself around the net and putting those goals home, so he definitely has made a positive impression on the coaching staff so far.
"You're looking for guys to step up, and he has continued to do it through this camp.