The Lightning take game 5, winning in overtime 4-3, Penguins down 3-2 in series
The Penguins and Lightning were going back and forth with goals each period, eventually tying the game 3-3. It was the Lightning that broke through and scored in first overtime period, winning the game.
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May 22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) deflects the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the overtime period in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center. Tampa Bay won 4-3 in OT.Mandatory Credit: Don Wright-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) skates with the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) chases during the second period in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. Tampa Bay won 4-3 in overtime to take a three games to two lead in the series. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) and goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) and defenseman Ben Lovejoy (12) defend a tip in attempt by Tampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle (11) during the third period in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. Tampa Bay won 4-3 in overtime to take a three games to two lead in the series. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save in front of Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) and Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) during the third period in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. Tampa Bay won 4-3 in overtime to take a three games to two lead in the series. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) tries to clear Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) from the crease during the third period in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center. Tampa Bay won 4-3 in OT. Mandatory Credit: Don Wright-USA TODAY Sports
