Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Los Angeles Kings - News - January 01, 2026

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Hampton Slukynsky - Posts second shutout of year Slukynsky posted an 18-save shutout in Western Michigan University's 4-0 win over the University of Notre Dame on Friday.

Impact This was Slukynsky's second shutout of the season, and the third of his collegiate career. He's gone 13-6-0 this season while playing for one of the top-ranked teams in the NCAA. He's part of a fairly crowded goalie pipeline for the Kings, though the team lacks an obvious long-term option at the position. Slukynsky was selected by Los Angeles 118th overall in 2023.

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Trevor Moore - Set to play Saturday Moore (illness) is expected back in the lineup versus the Wild on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Moore is poised to take on a top-six role alongside Quinton Byfield and Warren Foegele, a move that will likely see Jeff Malott relegated to a spot in the press box. In his 37 outings this year, the 30-year-old Moore has notched five goals and eight helpers, which could see him miss the 40-point threshold for the first time since 2022-23.

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Charle-Edouard D'Astous - Inks one-year extension D'Astous agreed to terms on a one-year, $875,000 contract extension with Tampa Bay on Friday.

Impact D'Astous has gone 10 games without finding the back of the net, registering four assists, 12 shots and 13 hits along the way. Still, it's been a strong rookie campaign for the 27-year-old blueliner, generating three goals and 10 helpers, including two with the man advantage, in his 33 contests this year.

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