What happened: Ryan Strome used his postgame media session to describe the night's result as "super disappointing." The reaction followed another late-camp outing in the NHL preseason, with the schedule moving closer to opening-night decisions.

Why it matters: That kind of public frustration carries more weight in October than it does early in camp, when teams are no longer just chasing conditioning and reps. It also keeps attention on the same Ryan Strome who recently stressed game-like work in a shorter preseason as roles continue to sort themselves out.

What to watch: Watch Strome's next availability for any clearer read on what needs to change before the preseason slate closes. The next few days should sharpen the picture on lineup readiness heading into the 2026-27 opener.