In a thrilling match, the Pittsburgh Penguins secured a late victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning with a final score of 5-4, marked by betting odds of PIT -105 and over 6.5 total goals. This pivotal win propelled the Penguins into the playoffs, replacing the Flyers in the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Both teams now have 83 points after 77 games, but the Penguins hold the tie-breaker with more regulation wins (31-28), pushing the Flyers out of a playoff spot for the first time since December. The Lightning's comeback attempt with three goals in the third period was notable, but ultimately the Penguins clinched the win, partly thanks to Evgeni Malkin's two goals. This victory marks the Penguins' return to a playoff position for the second time this season, leaving fans and players elated.
Penguins recover, defeat Lightning to move into playoff position⤵️ https://t.co/nK1UIUl4B7
Evgeni Malkin's parents tear up after @penguins forward scores two goals against Lightning. ⤵️ https://t.co/elNoBbzvrV
Lightning score three in third period but Pens get the winner for 5-4 victory in Pittsburgh today. No help for #Isles
Crazy game and huge win. Pens are in the playoffs right now. Just insane. What a run they’re on. #Penguins
#Penguins Barely Keep Lightning In a Bottle, Beat Tampa Bay, 5-4 https://t.co/Z5yFNL59GK
.@penguins beat Lightning with late goal, 5-4. As of the moment, Pittsburgh has replaced #Flyers in second wild-card spot. Both have 83 points in 77 games, but Pens have 31-28 edge in tie-breaker: regulation wins. Flyers out of playoff spot for 1st time since Dec.
Don't look now, but the @penguins are back in a playoff spot for the second time this season (also Nov. 14). 🤯 They will remain in a playoff position should either the Flyers or Islanders lose in regulation later tonight. #NHLStats: https://t.co/zLkfOt3BOr https://t.co/PFsJDh0NiU
We are all Penguins 🐧🐧
WHAT A GAME! 👏 The Penguins score late to secure the W after a late Lightning comeback. 🐧 ✅ PIT -105 ✅ O 6.5 Total Goals https://t.co/OppAaHwfdy
The Pens are not dead yet. They move into a playoff spot with a win. Tampa meanwhile, remains two points behind Toronto for the three seed in the Atlantic. Easy playoff race is getting crazy. https://t.co/JNDOlz1gsT
The Pittsburgh Penguins are now in the 2nd Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference 👀 https://t.co/nnRimdVwPv