Lightning Seek Sixth Consecutive Victory in Saturday Night Clash with Kings

Friday, March 22nd, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning, who currently stand fourth in the Atlantic Division with a record of 38 wins, 25 losses, and 6 overtime losses, are set to compete against the Los Angeles Kings, who hold third place in the Pacific Division with a 36-22-11 record. This game is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Saturday.

Looking to continue their successful five-game winning streak, the Lightning are prepared for the challenge. On the other hand, the Kings have shown their strength on their home rink with a 16-11-7 record and have demonstrated a strong performance when they score three or more goals, achieving a 30-3-6 record under such circumstances.

While on the road, the Lightning have amassed a 17-16-2 record and have proven their offensive capabilities by being one of the top teams in goal-scoring, with an average of 3.5 goals per game, ranking them fifth in the league.

In their previous encounter this season, the Lightning emerged victorious against the Kings with a 3-2 scoreline in overtime, thanks to Brayden Point who netted two goals during the game.

For the Kings, Trevor Moore and Phillip Danault have been standout performers, whereas for the Lightning, Victor Hedman and Brayden Point have been instrumental in the team's recent triumphs.

Over the last ten games, the Kings have managed to average 3.3 goals and 5.8 assists, alongside 13.9 minutes in penalties. Conversely, the Lightning have outperformed with an average of 4.1 goals and 7.2 assists, coupled with 10.8 penalty minutes during the same period.

Both teams have faced challenges with injured players. The Kings will miss the presence of Pheonix C

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