NHL hockey preview & prediction 01.01.2026 7:00 pm
NHL Los Angeles, CA, Staples Center 01.01.2026 7:00 pm Facts The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )) In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 3 . In recent matches, Los Angeles has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins). Tampa Bay is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4 ). Tampa Bay may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times. Recently, Tampa Bay has had a series of home games. The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match. In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 45:66 . (average 2.3:3.3 ). Including home matches between the teams, Los Angeles won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 27:32 . (average 2.7:3.2 ).