US EditionMalkin Scores Twice as Penguins Edge Lightning 4-3
Evgeni Malkin's two goals led Pittsburgh to a 4-3 win with a top-ranked power play producing two early goals, while Tampa Bay staged a late comeback.
- On Thursday, Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal with 2:43 left to lift Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win in Tampa, finishing the play off a Tommy Novak feed.
- After an early surge, Pittsburgh’s top-ranked power play scored twice, including Ben Kindel at 9:49, building a 3-0 lead that set the tone.
- Tampa’s rally included Brandon Hagel scoring twice in the third as Nikita Kucherov’s late goal was overturned after a league-initiated review found a missed stoppage for a hand pass.
- Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry stopped 36 shots while Jonas Johansson, Lightning goalie, had 26 saves, and Tampa Bay Lightning dropped consecutive regulation games since Oct. 18-23.
- Malkin’s earlier breakaway came at 7:53 of the second period after stealing a Brandon Hagel pass, sparking his two-goal night; up next, Penguins at Dallas Sunday and Lightning vs. New York Islanders Saturday.
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Malkin breaks late tie with 2nd goal of game, Penguins beat Lightning 4-3
Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal of the game with 2:43 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night for their fourth victory in five games.
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