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NHL play on Saturday includes a meeting in Los Angeles, California between the Los Angeles Kings (22-10-5) and Tampa Bay Lightning (20-13-2) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Kings rank fourth in the Western Conference with 49 points and the Lightning are seventh in the Eastern Conference with 42 points.
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Kings vs. Lightning: Jan. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Kings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.54 | 3rd |
| Shots | 27.3 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.8 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 16.13% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.3% | 9th |
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.86 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 10th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 26.42% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 11th |
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Kings vs. Lightning Top Players
Kings
- Anze Kopitar is one of Los Angeles' top contributors this season with 39 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 25.5%.
- Adrian Kempe is another of Los Angeles' important contributors currently with 36 total points (18 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
- With 26 points through 37 games (13 goals and 13 assists), Alex Laferriere has been an important part of Los Angeles' offensive efforts this season.
- In the 18 games Darcy Kuemper has played this season, his save percentage is .916, the seventh-best in the league.
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov's 17 goals and 36 assists in 33 games for Tampa Bay add up to 53 total points on the season.
- Brayden Point has amassed 43 points this season, with 23 goals and 20 assists.
- Brandon Hagel is a crucial player on offense for Tampa Bay with 17 goals and 25 assists.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy is 16-11-1 on the season, giving up 65 goals (2.4 goals against average) and collecting 679 saves with a .913 save percentage (15th in the league).
Kings vs. Lightning Injury Report
Kings
Trevor Moore: Out (Upper Body),
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle),
Trevor Lewis: Out (Lower Body)
Lightning
Janis Moser: Out (Lower Body)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2024 | Oilers | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Flyers | W 5-4 | Home |
| 1/1/2025 | Devils | W 3-0 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/8/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Jets | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/2024 | Rangers | W 6-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Canadiens | L 5-2 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Sharks | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |