Will the Kings Reign Supreme Over the Lightning at Crypto.com Arena?

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to host the Tampa Bay Lightning at Crypto.com Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The Kings have been showing a strong performance on home ice, with two wins in their last three games. Their latest victory against the New York Islanders was particularly impressive, as they shut out their opponents with a 3-0 scoreline.

The analytics from past games suggest that while the Kings' powerplay hasn't been lighting up the scoreboard, they've excelled at even strength. In fact, all seven goals scored across these three games were during even-strength play. This indicates a well-balanced offensive strategy that doesn't rely too heavily on man advantages.

Defensively, goaltending has been solid for the Kings; they've allowed only four goals in three games and managed to keep one game entirely scoreless. This defensive prowess will be crucial when facing a team like Tampa Bay Lightning that is known for its scoring capabilities.

One area where Los Angeles could improve is faceoffs – winning only 38 percent against New York Islanders and 55 percent against Dallas Stars shows there's room for growth in this aspect of their game.

The upcoming match promises to be an exciting clash as both teams vie for dominance on the ice. Fans can expect an intense battle where every shift counts and where Los Angeles will look to leverage their home advantage and recent form to secure another win.

Catch all the action live on March 24th at 7:30 PM local time (PST) at Crypto.com Arena or tune into ESPN+ online or BSW/BSSUN TV networks for broadcast coverage.