Tampa Bay Lightning Shut Out Los Angeles Kings 3-0 with Hagel’s Two Goals

Tampa Bay Lightning Dominate Los Angeles Kings in 3-0 Victory

In a thrilling matchup on Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning showcased their dominance as they shut out the Los Angeles Kings with a final score of 3-0. Brandon Hagel was the star of the game, scoring two goals and contributing to a three-point outing for the Lightning.

The Lightning, who are in the midst of a five-game homestand, secured their second win in six games with goals from Hagel and Anthony Cirelli. Andrei Vasilevskiy, the Lightning’s goaltender, notched his third shutout of the season with an impressive 28 saves and even added an assist in his 21st win.

Captain Victor Hedman also made headlines as he played in his 1,100th game and was named Team Sweden’s captain for an upcoming tournament. The Lightning’s defense was solid throughout the game, holding off the Kings’ offensive efforts and limiting their opportunities.

On the other side, the Kings struggled to find their footing, with goaltender David Rittich making 30 saves but ultimately unable to stop the Lightning’s offensive onslaught. Los Angeles has now lost nine straight games at Tampa Bay and are 2-7-1 in their last 10 games.

Overall, it was a commanding performance by the Lightning, with Hagel’s standout play and Vasilevskiy’s stellar goaltending leading them to a well-deserved victory. The team will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their homestand and aim for more wins in the coming games.