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

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Lightning	3.12 GF AVG	2.84 GA AVG	17.60 Power Play
Kings	2.62 GF AVG	2.62 GA AVG	14.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Undisclosed	12-03-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 4
Ryan McDonagh (D)	Undisclosed	12-05-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 6
Erik Cernak (D)	Undisclosed	12-07-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 8
Brayden Point (C)	Undisclosed	11-25-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 26
Pontus Holmberg (RW)	Undisclosed	11-25-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 26
Maxwell Crozier (D)	Undisclosed	11-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 28

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Drew Doughty (D)	Lower Body	11-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 28

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