The story

The Lightning created more, 4.6 expected goals to 3.2, and lost 4-3 to the Penguins. Nikita Kucherov had 19 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Evgeni Malkin had three points, two goals and one assist.

• Nikita KucherovVolume

  Nikita Kucherov had 19 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Ten reached the net and one went in. His average this season was 7.4. He played 26:22, about 6 minutes over his average. The Lightning fell 4-3 to the Penguins.

• Evgeni MalkinBig night

  Evgeni Malkin had three points, two goals and one assist. His goal with under five minutes left was the winner. It finished 4-3 for the Penguins.

• Brandon HagelTwo goals

  Brandon Hagel had two goals. He put 7 shots on goal, against an average of 3.0. He has 17 goals this season. The Lightning fell 4-3 to the Penguins.

• Darren RaddyshIce time

  Darren Raddysh played 27:49, about 9 minutes more than his average this season. He has 18 points in 21 games this season. The Lightning fell 4-3 to the Penguins.

• Ville KoivunenDrought over

  Ville Koivunen scored for the first time in at least 23 games. That was his first goal of the season. The Penguins beat the Lightning 4-3.

• Nick PaulStreak

  Nick Paul has a point in 5 straight games. He has 6 points in 8 games this season. The Lightning fell 4-3 to the Penguins.