Kris Letang scores his 2nd goal of the playoffs; Penguins defeat the Lightning 5-2 in Game 6
Kris Letang had a great game last night, scoring a goal in the 2nd period. He was also the 3rd star of the game. He had 4 shots, 1 hit, 1 blocked shot, and played the most minutes with 23:48. The Penguins won 5-2 over the Lightning to not be eliminated – thus forcing a game 7.
Game 7 will be played on Thursday, May 26th at 8 PM EST. Check the sidebar for channel listings!
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May 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) passes the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) defends during the first period of game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) is congratulated by teammates after he scored against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; This Tampa Bay Lightning goal was disallowed after a video review showed they were off sides during the first period in game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save from Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) during the first period of game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) is congratulated after he scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) is congratulated after he scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) scores a goal past Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) during the second period of game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz (14) and right wing Bryan Rust (17) celebrate a goal by defenseman Kris Letang (58) during the third period in game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. The Pittsburgh Penguins won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Braydon Coburn (55) watches as the puck bounces off of Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) and into the net for a score past goalie Matt Murray (30) during the third period in game six of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
