The Los Angeles Kings will chase a ninth consecutive home victory -- and fourth straight win overall -- when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday evening in a matchup of two of the NHL's stingiest teams.

Tampa Bay Lightning (20-13-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (22-10-5, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings aim to keep a three-game win streak alive when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Lightning will make stop number two of their California roadtrip, with a matchup against the LA Kings on Saturday. They currently sit in the first wild card spot, just 8 points back from Toronto,

Only one more quarter stands between the Lakers and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Hawks 109-96. The Lakers came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

The Los Angeles Lakers wrap up a four-game home stand Friday night when they play host to an improving Atlanta Hawks team to kick off play in 2025.