Los Angeles Kings at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Dec 19, 2025. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 2 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Adrian Kempe | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.34 | 1.64 |
| 2nd | Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 20:54 | 0.72 | 0.99 |
| 3rd | Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 26:45 | 0.87 | 0.96 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:54 | TBL | Oliver Bjorkstrand | Anthony Cirelli, Jake Guentzel | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:21 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Anze Kopitar, Corey Perry | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 15:58 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.88 | 4.12 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 30.0% | 70.0% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| Hits | 17 | 18 |
| Blocks | 22 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 11 | 2 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.34 | 1.64 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.01 | 0.65 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.01 | 0.56 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:42 | 0.27 | 0.38 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:20 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:57 | 0.24 | -0.00 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.24 | -0.04 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:45 | 0.25 | -0.13 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.01 | -0.19 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:12 | 0.29 | -0.21 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.07 | -0.27 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:19 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:45 | 0.03 | -0.59 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:54 | 0.72 | 0.99 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:45 | 0.87 | 0.96 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:40 | 0.12 | 0.85 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:33 | 0.03 | 0.77 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.22 | 0.57 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:26 | 0.35 | 0.32 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.06 | 0.31 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:01 | 0.10 | 0.21 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:00 | 0.22 | 0.18 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:04 | 0.41 | 0.14 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:59 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:37 | 0.11 | -0.12 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.04 | -0.13 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:57 | 0.24 | -0.17 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:22 | 0.07 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 2.38 | W |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | -0.17 | L |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1 on Dec 19, 2025, a one-goal game.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.12 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 1.88 — Tampa Bay Lightning owned the better of the chances but Los Angeles Kings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Adrian Kempe led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.64 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Anton Forsberg stopped 31 of 32, worth 2.38 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1 on Dec 19, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Adrian Kempe led all skaters at 1.64, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.12 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 1.88, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 20 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 32. High-danger chances went 8 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anton Forsberg stopped 31 of 32 (2.38 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 18 of 20 (-0.17 goals saved above expected).