LOS ANGELES -- The red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning continue their three-game road trip through California when they meet the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday in a matchup of division leaders.
Tampa Bay (12-2-2) is coming off a 5-1 victory over the Sharks in San Jose on Wednesday. Los Angeles (11-2-2) prevailed in an emotional 4-3 overtime victory over the rival Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.
The Thursday game at Staples Center could feature an offensive explosion.
Tampa Bay boasts the NHL's leaders in goals, Nikita Kucherov (15), and points, Steven Stamkos (28).