Lightning Shut Out Kings 3-0, Vasilevskiy Posts 28 Saves

In a decisive 3-0 victory, the Tampa Bay Lightning triumphed over the Los Angeles Kings, with Andrei Vasilevskiy achieving his second shutout of the season, stopping 28 shots. Brandon Hagel starred with two goals and an assist, contributing significantly to the win, while Anthony Cirelli scored an empty-net goal. The Kings have now lost four consecutive games and are struggling with a 2-7-1 record in their last ten outings, marking their second consecutive shutout loss. A pivotal moment in the game occurred when a potential game-tying breakaway goal by Quinton Byfield was overturned due to an offside challenge. Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman reached the milestone of 1,100 career games, being named captain for Team Sweden for the upcoming Four Nations Face-off. Both teams are set for upcoming matches, with the Kings visiting Carolina and the Lightning hosting the Islanders.