Pregame analysis and predictions of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Los Angeles Kings NHL game to be played on January 1, 2026 on ESPN.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have locked up JJ Moser with an eight year deal worth $54 million, in a solid deal for both sides.

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Anaheim Ducks meet Wednesday in Anaheim, California, with puck drop slated for 4 p.m. ET.

Tampa Bay prospect Ethan Czata named Niagara IceDogs' new captain after they traded away former captain Kevin He.

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

The Ducks, who have lost seven of their past nine games to fall into third place in the Pacific Division, host Tampa Bay, which has won four in a row.

Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Noah Steen posts two assists for Örebro, while draft-eligible defensemen Axel Elofsson and Malte Gustafsson continue to trend upward in Sweden’s top league.

The Los Angeles Kings lost more games than they won in December, but there are signs their season is beginning to tilt in the right direction heading into their matchup on Thursday against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning.