Pittsburgh Penguins (13-7-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (16-8-2, in the Atlantic Division)

Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Sidney Crosby scored two goals in the Penguins’ 5-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Tampa Bay is 8-5-0 in home games and 16-8-2 overall. The Lightning rank fourth in NHL play serving 11.4 penalty minutes per game.

Pittsburgh has a 7-3-3 record in road games and a 13-7-5 record overall. The Penguins have a +11 scoring differential, with 79 total goals scored and 68 given up.

The matchup Thursday is the first meeting of the season between the two clubs.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nikita Kucherov has 11 goals and 21 assists for the Lightning. Brandon Hagel has eight go

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