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Penguins Beat Jets in Shootout; Lightning Defeat Oilers
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 in a shootout after Erik Karlsson's late game-tying goal. The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2, with Anthony Cirelli scoring twice and Nikita Kucherov recording four points.
Erik Karlsson extended his point streak in the Penguins' matchup against the Jets. Karlsson scored a late goal in the third period to tie the game. The Penguins prevailed in the shootout. Separately, the Lightning's offence proved too much for the Oilers. Anthony Cirelli scored two goals for Tampa Bay, and Nikita Kucherov had four points.
Key Facts
- The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 in a shootout.
- Erik Karlsson scored to tie the game late in the third period for Pittsburgh.
- Karlsson has recorded a multi-point game in four straight contests.
- The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-2.
- Anthony Cirelli scored two goals for Tampa Bay.
- Nikita Kucherov recorded four points in the Lightning's win.