Penguins 6 – Lightning 2: The Pittsburgh Penguins (26-8-5, 57 pts) returned from the bye in dismantling the Tampa Bay Lightning (19-19-4, 42 pts) 6-2. The Penguins had a four goal third period and got production throughout their lineup.

Goal Scorers: Conor Sheary (10), Eric Fehr (5), Chris Kunitz (4), Scott Wilson (5), Phil Kessel (13), Kris Letang (3, PPG)

Matt Cullen and Sidney Crosby each had 2 assists.

The Penguins outshot Tampa Bay 40-30 as Marc Andre Fleury won his fifth straight start.