Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Los Angeles Kings Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - January 1, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-
Los Angeles LA--	-	-	-

Lightning	3.23 GF AVG	2.59 GA AVG	18.10 Power Play
Kings	2.45 GF AVG	2.48 GA AVG	13.50 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Elbow	01-31-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 1
Erik Cernak (D)	Undisclosed	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
Brandon Hagel (LW)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	01-19-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 20

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Darcy Kuemper (G)	Upper Body	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27

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