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Match Report

Letang, Penguins jump out early, top Lightning 4-2

Kris Letang tied Hall of Famer Paul Coffey's franchise record for career goals by a defenseman, Matt Murray stopped 33 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Wednesday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/5/26 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 4-1 NHL
11/3/26 vs Detroit Red Wings W 4-2 NHL
10/31/26 @ Nashville Predators L 4-5 NHL
10/29/26 vs Winnipeg Jets W 6-4 NHL
10/24/26 @ Utah Mammoth L 4-5 NHL
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Team Stats

TB PIT
16
Blocked Shots
17
59
Hits
39
5
Takeaways
6
35
Shots
22
1
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
3
50.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
31
Faceoffs Won
26
54.4
Faceoff Win Percent
45.6
8
Giveaways
10
6
Total Penalties
5
15
Penalty Minutes
13

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

TB Last 5 matchups PIT
  1. 5 Final 2019-02-10 @ TB 4
  2. 2 Final 2019-01-31 @ PIT 4
  3. 4 Final 2018-11-16 @ PIT 3

Injuries

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • Elmer Soderblom Injured Reserve
  • Bryan Rust Injured Reserve
  • Trevor van Riemsdyk Injured Reserve
  • Ryan Graves Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Yanni Gourde Injured Reserve

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