# NHL

Kings vs Lightning prediction

Los Angeles Kings at Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday 26 January, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena. Our line gives the Lightning a 72% chance.

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NHLSeries starts 1/26
Kings4-7-2
vs
Lightning9-3-2

Benchmark International Arena, TampaTV: The Spot - MTN, ABTV

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Rank
Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Kings

  • GoalsArtemi Panarin8
  • AssistsBrandt Clarke7
  • PointsArtemi Panarin13

Lightning

  • GoalsBrandon Hagel8
  • AssistsNikita Kucherov16
  • PointsNikita Kucherov20

Season averages

LAStatTB
3.46Goals Against Average3.23
28.3Shots Against per Game24.9
61.5Penalty Kill Percentage77.1
15Power Play Goals Against8
0Short Handed Goals Against0
2.77Goals For per Game3.69
28.0Shots per Game30.1
8Power Play Goals7
18.2Power Play Percentage15.2
2Short Handed Goals0

Last five games

Kings

  • Lat NJ3-1
  • Wat NYR6-3
  • Lat CHI2-1
  • Wvs OTT6-5 OT
  • Lvs BUF3-2

Lightning

  • Lat COL6-3
  • Lat UTA5-4 OT
  • Wvs WPG6-4
  • Lat NSH5-4 SO
  • Wvs DET4-2

Injury report

Kings

  • Adrian KempeDay-To-Day
  • Mats ZuccarelloInjured Reserve
  • Kevin FialaInjured Reserve
  • Alex TurcotteInjured Reserve
  • Jakub DvorakInjured Reserve

Lightning

  • Zemgus GirgensonsOut
  • Yanni GourdeInjured Reserve

Game info

Venue
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
TV
The Spot - MTN, ABTV
Season series
Series starts 1/26

Kings and Lightning this season

  1. Tue 26 JanKings at LightningTue 7:00 PM ET
  2. Wed 3 MarLightning at KingsWed 10:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Kings vs Lightning?

7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Tuesday 26 January 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Kings vs Lightning on?

ESPN lists The Spot - MTN, ABTV for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Kings vs Lightning?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Tampa Bay Lightning a 72% chance, so a call on them pays x1.39. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Kings vs Lightning played?

At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL, the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

How many times do the Kings and Lightning play this season?

This season's schedule has 2 games between them.

When do the Kings and Lightning play next?

Wednesday 3 March 2027 at 10:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Lightning at the Kings.

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