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. For this edition, we will look at the Tampa Bay Lightning hosting the Los Angeles Kings. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning vs the L.A Kings
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Kings can’t catch Panthers as losing streak reaches 4 games
Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40), Kings right wing Corey Perry (10) and Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) react as a shot from Kings right wing Joel Armia, not pictured, goes into the net for the Kings’ first goal during the first period on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) The Kings’ Joel Armia, left, … [Read more...] about Kings can’t catch Panthers as losing streak reaches 4 games
Two Trade Targets for the LA Kings This Season
In Monday night’s game, Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper was taken off the ice in the first period after being hit in the head by Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantainen. No penalty. No reaction from the Kings on the ice. No response from the line that came out after this happened. The Kings have had this problem a lot recently when something like this happens … [Read more...] about Two Trade Targets for the LA Kings This Season
Projected Lineups for Kings vs Panthers – 12/17/25
The Los Angeles Kings take on the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KINGS (14-9-9) at… … [Read more...] about Projected Lineups for Kings vs Panthers – 12/17/25
NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Acquire Veteran Centre
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re inching closer to the Christmas Break, and the standings, particularly in the Eastern Conference, couldn’t be any closer. The Atlantic Division specifically has just nine points separating the division leader from the last-place team. The Montreal Canadiens are sitting in a wildcard spot … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Acquire Veteran Centre