TYLER JOHNSON AND TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING HOLD OFF PITTSBURGH PENGUINS TO EVEN SERIES 2-2

The Lightning built a 4-0 lead and held off a frantic three-goal Penguins rally in the third period to win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final, evening the series at 2-2.

Tyler Johnson scored his second game-winning goal of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs (also Game 2 of FR vs. DET). With six career game-winning goals in the postseason (all w/ TBL), Johnson passed Vincent Lecavalier (5) for third in Lightning playoff history.

The Lightning improved to 11-1 since the start of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs when Johnson scores a postseason goal.

Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (0-2—2) registered his fourth multi-point game of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs (14 GP). With 30 career playoff assists, he passed Vincent Lecavalier (28) and Brad Richards (29) for sole possession of second in franchise history.

MILESTONES & MUSINGS

• Lightning teammates Nikita Kucherov (+14), Tyler Johnson (+13) and Alex Killorn (+10) own the top three plus-minus ratings in the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs
• Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin scored to halt an eight-game goal drought and has collected 20-24—44 in 35 career games vs. TBL (regular season and playoffs). With 46 career playoff goals, Malkin tied Kevin Stevens for fourth in franchise history
• Penguins forward Phil Kessel (1-0—1) extended his point streak to six games (5-4—9)
• Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made seven saves in relief of Matt Murray, his first appearance since March 31
• Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin (1-0—1) has collected 4-8—12 in the playoffs (14 GP), compared to 4-6—10 in 21 games during the 2015-16 regular season
• The Panthers announced they will hold a viewing party to unveil their new logo and uniforms on Thursday, June 2 at BB&T Center

FRIDAY’S RESULT
Home Team in Caps
TAMPA BAY 4, Pittsburgh 3 – series tied 2-2

SNEAK PEEK AT SATURDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
St. Louis @ San Jose, 7:15 p.m., SJS leads 2-1