Lightning hit the road
Time was eventually going to be the enemy of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Three consecutive runs to the Stanley Cup Finals would sap the energy out of any franchise.
The 3-3 Lightning, seventh in the Atlantic Division, head to California and a three-game road swing that opens against the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday night.
The NHL lines on this game have Tampa Bay favored at -170.
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Lightning are led by Stamkos
Tampa has now won two straight and are ready to build on their momentum.
Scores and odds show that Lightning has won the last two games (at Florida [overtime] and home against the Islanders) as slight favorites. Tampa lost its previous couple, so there’s been no consistency.
Captain Steven Stamkos has sparked the attack, seven goals and nine points.
Tampa Bay has split its four road games this season, but Tampa Bay won as -103 vs. the division rival Florida Panthers.
Kings and close games
Los Angeles has made a penchant for participating in high-scoring games this season, often decided by the slimmest of margins. Of the seven games the Kings have played, five were decided by one goal. Six of those seven games went over the total.
LA lost the last two games (Pittsburgh, Washington) of a five-game trip, that after winning the first three. Los Angeles is 30th in the NHL, having surrendered 4½ goals per game. The Kings themselves score 3.3 per game, explaining why Los Angeles’ last five games have gone over the total.
That is something that may make Las Vegas odds change, as people love to bet on overs, and bookmakers will want to keep the lines higher to avoid getting crushed.
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Lightning vs Kings Head-to-Head
As was mentioned, the teams’ recent history has favored Tampa Bay, 10 consecutive wins against the Kings, last losing in 2017. Tampa Bay has won the last five games in LA.
Lightning vs Kings Game Information
- Game: Lightning (3-3) vs Kings (3-4)
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Day/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 25th, 10:30 p.m.
- Lightning vs Kings Live stream: NHL.TV
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There is a lot to be said about fatigue when it comes to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Eventually, their postseason success carries the weight of extra games with it. Making the Cup finals three years in a row-with two wins-is a remarkable feat, but the wear is showing a bit.
However, the Lightning are a veteran group that obviously knows how to win. Expecting Tampa Bay to grab a win on the road.
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