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Pittsburgh’s Marc-Andre Fleury, who allowed three more goals Tuesday than he did while winning his previous three starts, has lost two of three at Tampa. Pittsburgh looks to bounce back with a third consecutive win over the Lightning after losing 5-3 at Tampa on Oct. 27. Pittsburgh vs Tampa Bay Live NHL Free Streaming. Chris Kunitz recorded his second career hat trick in January against the Lightning. Tyler Kennedy, who has three goals in five games, had one with an assist in that contest. Pittsburgh’s leading scorer Crosby hopes to return for the first round of the playoffs. That could be against Tampa Bay, fifth in the Eastern Conference and five points behind the fourth-place Penguins.
Tampa Bay’s nine goals in the last two games match its total during the previous four-game skid. Lightning star Steven Stamkos ranks among the league leaders with 44 goals, and he has one with three assists against the Penguins this season. He snapped a five-game point drought with an empty-netter and an assist as the Lightning moved closer to clinching their first playoff berth since 2007 with a 5-2 win over Ottawa on Tuesday. Free NHL Penguins vs Lightning Live Webcast. Tampa Bay Lightning, who have won two in a row following a four-game skid, see the value in this potential playoff preview even without Crosby.
