LOS ANGELES — In an exciting showdown on Saturday night, the Los Angeles Kings emerged victorious over the Tampa Bay Lightning, claiming a 2-1 win and marking their fourth straight victory. 
 
 
Adrian Kempe secured the win for Los Angeles with a decisive goal with just 5:48 remaining in the game. Earlier, Mikey Anderson contributed by scoring in the first period, while goaltender Darcy Kuemper showcased his skills with an impressive 34 saves. The Kings have shown remarkable form recently, having won 12 out of their last 16 matchups. 
 
 
The Lightning’s captain, Victor Hedman, managed to score for Tampa Bay, with Andrei Vasilevskiy blocking 19 shots. However, this loss marked the third consecutive defeat for the Lightning, a troubling trend not seen in over two months. 
 
 
Hedman, who suffered a head injury from a puck during a game against San Jose on Thursday, put his team on the board just 70 seconds into the first period. His powerful shot redirected off Anderson’s stick, finding its way past Kuemper for Hedman’s fifth goal of the season. 
 
 
Not long after, Anderson responded with a goal of his own, scoring a long-range shot through a crowded zone to equalize, marking his fifth goal, tying his career-high. 
 
 
**Highlights**
 
During a period where scoring was sparse for the Lightning, the team, known for its offensive prowess, has recently struggled to find the net, managing only four goals over the course of their three-game losing streak. The Kings, conversely, have been strong, earning points in 14 of their last 16 games since late November. 
 
 
**Defining Play**
 
The crucial moment came when Alex Turcotte capitalized on a slip by Nick Perbix as he attempted to chase down a pass from Brayden Point. Turcotte reached the puck first, setting up Kempe for the winning goal, which marked his 19th of the season. 
 
 
**Noteworthy Stat**
 
In a significant milestone, Lewis returned from a 12-game injury hiatus to participate in his 1,000th NHL game. The 37-year-old forward had previously won the Stanley Cup with the Kings in 2012 and 2014 and made a comeback to the team last season after a three-year break. 
 
 
**Looking Ahead**
 
Next, the Lightning will make the journey down the I-10 freeway to face the Ducks on Sunday night, while the Kings will enjoy a three-day break before taking on the Flames at home on Wednesday evening.