Final Score: Kings 2 - Lightning 1
Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 16 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 0 | 3 |
| Stat | Kings | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 33 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 55% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 50% |
Recent Results
Kings
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 17, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 15, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Seattle Kraken
Dec 10, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 8, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 6, 2025 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 4, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 2, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Nov 29, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Anaheim Ducks
Nov 28, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
Lightning
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 15, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ New York Islanders
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 9, 2025 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 8, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 6, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 4, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ New York Islanders
Dec 2, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ New York Rangers
Nov 29, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Detroit Red Wings
Nov 28, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3