Final Score: Lightning 5 - Kings 3
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Lightning @ Kings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lightning | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 31 | 17 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 2 |
| Stat | Lightning | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 63% | 29% |
Recent Results
Lightning
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 22, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
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
Kings
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
vs Seattle Kraken
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 22, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ 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