Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Los Angeles Kings - NHL Game Preview - January 1, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Jan 2

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Lightning	3.26 GF AVG	2.61 GA AVG	17.10 Power Play
Kings	2.54 GF AVG	2.44 GA AVG	13.90 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Elbow	01-31-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 1
Ryan McDonagh (D)	Undisclosed	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
Scott Sabourin (RW)	Undisclosed	12-30-2025Day-to-Day
Erik Cernak (D)	Hand	12-30-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 31
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	12-31-2025Expected to be out until at least Jan 1

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