Pittsburgh Penguins at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Apr 02, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 6 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Anthony Cirelli | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.70 | 2.56 |
| 2nd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:45 | 0.43 | 2.17 |
| 3rd | Kris Letang | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.00 | 2.09 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:06 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Gage Goncalves | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:01 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Samuel Girard, Kris Letang | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:10 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Bryan Rust, Samuel Girard | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 00:11 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | — | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 14:08 | TBL | Brayden Point | Jake Guentzel, Nikita Kucherov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 19:05 | TBL | Zemgus Girgensons | Yanni Gourde, Ryan McDonagh | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 13:50 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Charle-Edouard D'Astous, Jake Guentzel | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 15:33 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Gage Goncalves, Nikita Kucherov | 5v6 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 19:58 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Kris Letang, Anthony Mantha | 4v5 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.85 | 4.09 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 40.7% | 59.3% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 60.9% | 39.1% |
| Hits | 21 | 18 |
| Blocks | 18 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.00 | 2.09 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.24 | 1.53 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 18:19 | 1.13 | 1.22 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.29 | 1.17 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.02 | 1.02 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.06 | 0.56 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:18 | 0.21 | 0.31 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:59 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:53 | 0.02 | -0.29 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:41 | 0.06 | -0.42 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.07 | -0.68 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.04 | -0.91 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:00 | 0.01 | -0.93 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.01 | -0.98 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:48 | 0.36 | -1.17 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.70 | 2.56 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 20:45 | 0.43 | 2.17 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.00 | 1.72 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.28 | 1.59 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.03 | 1.55 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:43 | 0.44 | 1.38 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.12 | 1.34 |
| Brayden Point | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.64 | 1.26 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 21:24 | 0.75 | 1.22 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:28 | 0.06 | 0.65 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:58 | 0.12 | 0.52 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:42 | 0.17 | 0.43 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:33 | 0.01 | 0.41 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:26 | 0.09 | 0.27 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:23 | 0.20 | -0.20 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:00 | 0.10 | -0.44 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:42 | 0.01 | -0.75 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 27 | 32 | 84.4% | -1.05 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -0.30 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–3 on Apr 02, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.09 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 1.85 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Anthony Cirelli led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.56 on 3 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–3 on Apr 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Anthony Cirelli led all skaters at 2.56, on 3G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.09 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 1.85, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 24 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 33. High-danger chances went 7 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 27 of 32 (-1.05 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 21 of 24 (-0.3 goals saved above expected).