On Saturday, Jon Cooper moved Anthony Cirelli onto a line with Pontus Holmberg and Zemgus Girgensons. That line started this game and scored thirty-one seconds into the contest. Holmberg tipped a Darren Raddysh shot past Jordan Binnington.

Down three goals early, Tampa Bay rallies to tie the score in the second period before going ahead in the third.

TAMPA, Fla. — Adrian Kempe scored twice in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday night. Anton forsberg stopped 31 shots to help the Kings snap a four-game skid (0-2-2) and get just their third win in nine games (3-4-2).

With an early lead and two players setting personal records, the Bolts secure another win before the holiday break

Kempe scores both of his goals in the second period, and Anton Forsberg makes 31 saves as the Kings hold off Tampa Bay in the third and get just their third win in nine games, 2-1.

The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the New Jersey Devils after Darren Raddysh scored two goals in the Lightning's 6-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens

Expert recap and game analysis of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina NHL game from December 20, 2025 on ESPN.