#Box Score
[Full stats at NHL.com](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-pit/2024/04/06/2023021217)
##Scoreboard – Final :(((
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total
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TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4
PIT [](/r/penguins) | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5
##Scoring
Team | Goal Scorer | Description | Assist 1 | Assist 2 | Period | Time
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PIT [](/r/penguins) | Crosby (40) | EV, caught napping | Rust (25) | Karlsson (40) | 1st | 4:20
PIT [](/r/penguins) | Malkin (24) | EV, bleh | Karlsson (41) | Bunting (30) | 2nd | 6:06
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | STAMKOS!!!!! (35) | PP, from the office | Hedman (60) | Kuuuuuuuuucherov (91) | 2nd | 12:15
PIT [](/r/penguins) | Letang (9) | EV, rare Vasy softie | | | 2nd | 14:39
PIT [](/r/penguins) | Malkin (25) | EV, sloppy | | | 2nd | 16:57
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | PAUL!!! (23) | EV, nice | Eyssimont (13) | Chaffee (2) | 3rd | 0:23
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | DUCLAIR!!! (22) | EV, lovely | Kuuuuuuucherov (92) | Hedman (61) | 3rd | 7:23
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | STAMKOS!!! (36) | PP, from the office | Hedman (62) | Kuuuuuuuuuucherov (93) | 3rd | 10:45
PIT [](/r/penguins) | Cunting (18) | EV, bad D | | | 3rd | 14:32
##Penalties
Team | Player | PIM | Infraction | Period | Time | Goal Scored During PP?
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TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | Glendening | 2 | Tripping | 1st | 10:10 | No
TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | Fleury | 2 | Cross Checking | 2nd | 1:30 | No
PIT [](/r/penguins) | Pettersson | 2 | Tripping | 2nd | 10:52 | YES!!!!
PIT [](/r/penguins) | Joseph | 2 | Puck Over Glass | 2nd | 17:31 | No
PIT [](/r/penguins) | Pettersson | 2 | Tripping | 3rd | 9:39 | YES!!!!
PIT [](/r/penguins) | Pettersson | 2 | Puck Over Glass | 3rd | 18:24 | No
##Shots On Goal
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total
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TB [](/r/tampabaylightning) | 6 | 8 | | 14
PIT [](/r/penguins) | 14 | 9 | | 23
#Next Games
Date | Time | Opponent | TV
—-|—-|——–|–
4/9/24 | 7:00 PM | vs. CBJ [](/r/bluejackets) | SUN
4/11/24 | 7:00 PM | vs. OTT [](/r/ottawasenators) | SUN
4/13/24 | 5:30 PM | @ WSH [](/r/caps) | SUN
4/15/24 | 7:00 PM | vs. BUF [](/r/sabres) | SUN
4/17/24 | 7:00 PM | vs. TOR [](/r/leafs) | TNT :(((
#Notes
* Didn’t try much defensively, still nearly won anyway. At least we already clinched a playoff spot
by RandomBoltsFan
29 Comments
tough game. that’s how it be sometimes
not surprised our defense and goaltending always ruin these comeback moments
I mean, I’m pretty content with that outcome. Kucherov gets 3 assists and moves within 7 of 100 and Pittsburgh gets closer to a playoff spot cause fuck the caps, isles, Philly, and Detroit.
Well at least Kuch got more points. Seriously hope that linesman is okay. Also really hope Fleury isn’t hurt bad either, last thing we need is to be giving more time to 3rd pairing dmen.
Even with 1 ref and 2 linesman there’s no way they missed the Penguins player trying to swat at the puck while he was on the fucking bench with less than a minute to go while his team was on the fucking penalty kill against a team with 6 skaters on 😭 i’m sick dude
Well kuch got his points at least. Another classic lightning second period did them in.
Honestly fine with that one. Was pretty much a scheduled loss and we still fucked around and almost won. Kucherov inching closer to 100 assists so that’s a plus. Undoubtedly win that one if we started on time
Some bad D coverage but at least Kuch got 3 assists so could’ve been worse
Oh well. Good fight coming back down 3. Maybe show up before the third next time
Really didn’t expect much from a matinee right after clinching, but they made that game wildly entertaining. Just some weird ass moments such as Hedman breaking two sticks in 20 seconds
Not mad about that at all, took a scheduled loss and made it a game. Chaffee looks like he should stick for the game 1 lineup. Some of the other question marks (Fleury if he’s healthy, Perbix, Sheary) not really making a good case for themselves today.
Also, 7 assists in 5 games. I think he gets it.
I want to know who designed the raddysh drifting one-time play on that 6v4. That was honestly one of the stupidest plays I’ve seen. I’m not saying it was a bad shot but he’s a defenseman. He’s got power not accuracy and we need accuracy for that shot
For the Love of God. The Universe and all things Skating on the Ice. Please scratch Nick Perbix for the playoffs. That fifth goal momentum shift was all on his turnover behind the net. He’s absolutely bad for the rhythm of this team! We did amazing the last 2 games without him because of his crap performance in Detroit! Dammit man there’s no off button with him and playing badly!
Perbix shouldn’t wear the bolt again this season
Hopefully burning has a very short nhl career. Fucking piece of trash
Captain continues to show why he should get the extension, no power play without that right shot and this game would not have been as close as it ended up being.
Good game, keep it up boys
That’s the lighting way
If we could recall Crozier and send Perbix into the sun that would great.
There a was a lot that went wrong today so I recognize Im making a mountain out of a molehill, but can I ask why Darren Raddysh was the player taking the final one-timer in the dying seconds?
Stamkos taking the faceoff makes sense, but isnt there another right handed player thats a better fit? Like Point?
Honestly that game was entertaining as hell from the top of the 3rd period!. I’m ok with the outcome, though getting a point out of it for the 3rd period effort would have been nice (also, watching more Bolts – a few more minutes and I think they would have come up with a win). Good for the Pens though, they needed the win and deserved it.
I genuinely can’t believe the 180 Perbix has had this year. Last year he showed some real promise and only seemed to improve after each game. However this year has been abysmal for him. From turnovers, to losing puck battles behind the net and most times just simply having ZERO game sense. It’s sad to see honestly and while I do feel for the guy, he has absolutely no place being in the lineup.
It’s a shame we weren’t really awake for the first two periods, but that was an electric third. I think it’s awesome that the boys managed to tie it up, and Kuch got 3 more points. Stammer is still the king.
u/RandomBoltsFan, the shots table is off
Can Sheary just retire or something
Fuck Bunting
kuch tied for 3rd most points in a season by a winger 👀
Early matinee game at the end of a road trip the day after securing a playoff spot playing a very desperate team. I expected these results.
That was a wild third period. Hope Fleury and the official are both OK.
Who do I talk to get Hedman some new sticks?