The Los Angeles Kings (22-10-5) welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning (20-13-2) to Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night in what promises to be an electrifying matchup between two of the NHL's most formidable teams.
The Kings enter the contest riding high on a three-game winning streak and boasting an impressive 13-2-1 record at home, while allowing just 2.54 goals per game under the stellar goaltending of Darcy Kuemper.
Tampa Bay's high-powered offense, averaging 3.86 goals per game and led by Nikita Kucherov's 54 points, will face a stern test against Los Angeles's league-leading defense.
The Kings' dynamic duo of Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe, who have combined for 30 goals and 45 assists this season, look to continue their impressive form against Lightning netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy.
While the Lightning have struggled recently with two consecutive losses, their road record of 9-7-1 suggests they cannot be underestimated.
This cross-conference clash features intriguing matchups across the ice, with both teams' special teams units potentially playing a decisive role in determining the outcome.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 64.25% chance of defeating the Lightning.
Los Angeles Kings: 64.25% win probability
- Strong defensive performance (95 goals against, 3rd best in Western Conference)
- Excellent win-loss ratio (22-10 record, 0.688 win percentage)
- Recent momentum (WWWLL, with 3 consecutive wins before recent losses)
Tampa Bay Lightning: 35.75% win probability
- Inconsistent recent form (LLWWL, showing volatility)
- Fewer games played (35 games vs league average of 39)
- Lower points total (42 points, ranking 7th in Eastern Conference)
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning odds
| Los Angeles Kings | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -122 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +105 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Los Angeles Kings have won 22 out of 37 matches this season.
- 2The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 20 out of 35 matches this season.
- 3With 49 points, the Los Angeles Kings holds the 4th position in the league standings.
- 4Tampa Bay Lightning's 42 points place them 7th in the rankings.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning form
Los Angeles Kings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning head to head
Los Angeles Kings
33%
Tampa Bay Lightning
67%
Mar 24, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
4 : 3
Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 10, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning
3 : 2
Los Angeles Kings
Jan 29, 2023
Tampa Bay Lightning
5 : 2
Los Angeles Kings
Oct 26, 2022
Los Angeles Kings
4 : 2
Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 19, 2022
Los Angeles Kings
4 : 6
Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 15, 2021
Tampa Bay Lightning
3 : 2
Los Angeles Kings
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