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Amalie Arena Set to Host Clash Between Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Kings at Amalie Arena, fans are eager for insights into how their team might fare in this upcoming NHL game. Based on recent performances, there's a strong case to be made that the Lightning have what it takes to dominate on home ice.


Feb 6, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (not pictured) scores a goal against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the third period at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter with the Boston Bruins on January 27th, the Lightning showcased resilience and strategic prowess. They emerged victorious with a 3-2 win, thanks in part to an impressive goaltending display that saw a save percentage of nearly 95 percent. Their offensive game was equally commendable; they outshot the Bruins by a narrow margin but were more efficient, boasting an 8.6 shooting percentage compared to Boston's 5.1 percent.


The powerplay opportunities were capitalized upon by scoring once out of three chances, demonstrating both discipline and effectiveness when it mattered most. The faceoff win percentage stood at an encouraging 54 percent – a testament to their control over puck possession which could prove vital against LA.


Two days prior against Minnesota Wild on January 25th, Tampa Bay's performance was even more dominant as they secured a convincing victory with four goals scored and only two conceded. Their shooting accuracy improved significantly with a shooting percentage of over 10 percent while maintaining solid goaltending stats at around 94 percent saves.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for TBL recently; they faced challenges during their away game against Calgary Flames on January 21st where they suffered from defensive lapses leading to six goals conceded despite having won most faceoffs and maintained higher puck possession through fewer giveaways.


The Los Angeles Kings will not make things easy for TBL; they are known for their aggressive playstyle which could disrupt TBL’s rhythm if not managed properly. However, given TBL’s recent form at home coupled with tactical adjustments following their loss in Calgary should give them an edge in maintaining pressure both offensively and defensively throughout all periods of play.


Looking ahead at this matchup scheduled for January 29th at Amalie Arena in Tampa FL (zip code:33602), fans can expect TBL’s determination combined with strategic gameplay honed from past experiences as key factors driving towards another potential win on home ice.


Fans can catch all the action live starting from ESPN+ online or tune into BSSUN channel number:653 if watching locally or BSW channel number:692 for away broadcast coverage.

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