Tampa Bay Lightning vs Los Angeles Kings, March 3, 2027
Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-1, 15 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
Los Angeles Kings3-5-2, 8 ptsThe Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, March 3, 2027. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN. The Lightning arrive at 7-3-1 and the Kings at 3-5-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Mar 3 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Lightning vs Kings Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Kings play at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Los Angeles Kings |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, March 3, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | The Spot - MTN |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| Home team | Los Angeles Kings (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Away team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Lightning vs Kings Start?
The Lightning vs Kings start time is 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 3, 2027. That is 9:00 PM Central, 8:00 PM Mountain and 7:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM | Tampa Bay |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM | Los Angeles |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Lightning vs Kings
Tampa Bay Lightning at Los Angeles Kings is on The Spot - MTN, with puck drop at 10:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Los Angeles and Tampa Bay markets.
Lightning vs Kings in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Lightning and the Kings meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 26 | Los Angeles KingsLAKTampa Bay LightningTBL | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled | |
| Wed, Mar 3 | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Lightning and Kings
The Lightning are 7-3-1, 4th in the Atlantic Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 7-2-1. The Kings are 3-5-2, 7th in the Pacific with 8 points and 3-5-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7-3-1 | 15 | 5-0-0 | 2-3-1 | 38 | 34 | OT1 | 7-2-1 | OTLWWW | |
| 10 | 3-5-2 | 8 | 0-3-0 | 3-2-2 | 27 | 35 | W1 | 3-5-2 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Lightning and the Kings
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning next play at Anaheim Ducks on Friday, March 5, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET on The Spot - MTN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 5 | Tampa Bay LightningTBL Anaheim DucksANA | The Spot - MTN | Scheduled |
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings next play vs Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, March 5, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET on ABTV, CBJNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Mar 5 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJLos Angeles KingsLAK | ABTV, CBJNHL | Scheduled |
FAQ About Lightning vs Kings
What time is Lightning vs Kings on March 3?
10:00 PM ET (9:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Lightning vs Kings on?
The game is on The Spot - MTN. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Lightning vs Kings being played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, home of the Los Angeles Kings. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Lightning or the Kings?
The Lightning. They are 7-3-1 with 15 points, against 3-5-2 and 8 points for the Kings.
How many times do the Lightning and Kings play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Lightning vs Kings count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Lightning vs Kings end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:30 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Lightning vs Kings on national TV?
No. The Spot - MTN is a regional broadcast, shown in the Los Angeles and Tampa Bay markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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