The story

The Lightning beat the Penguins 6-3, and the chances agreed: 3.9 expected goals to 2.0. Hat trick for Anthony Cirelli. Nikita Kucherov had three points, one goal and two assists.

• Anthony CirelliHat trick

  Hat trick for Anthony Cirelli. He has 23 goals this season. He played 15:08 and had three shots on goal. It finished 6-3 for the Lightning.

• Nikita KucherovBig night

  Nikita Kucherov had three points, one goal and two assists. He has 41 goals this season. He played 20:45 and had four shots on goal. It finished 6-3 for the Lightning.

• Jake GuentzelVolume

  Jake Guentzel had 11 shot attempts. Seven reached the net and none went in. He came in averaging 4.7 attempts a game. That makes 6 straight games with a point. The Lightning beat the Penguins 6-3.

• Rickard RakellStreak

  Rickard Rakell has scored in 3 straight games. That makes 6 straight games with a point. That was his 21st goal of the season. The Penguins fell 6-3 to the Lightning.

• Egor ChinakhovTwo goals

  Egor Chinakhov had two goals. He played 18:19, about 5 minutes over his average. He has 20 goals this season. The Penguins lost 6-3 to the Lightning.

• Samuel GirardShot blocker

  Samuel Girard got in front of 6 shots. He has 17 points in 55 games this season. He played 18:20 and had one shot on goal. The Penguins fell 6-3 to the Lightning.