Evgeni Malkin scores late to save Penguins vs. Lightning

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Evgeni Malkin scored the game-winner late in regulation, and the Pittsburgh Penguins won 4-3 in a controversial finish against the host Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.

After his club blew a 3-0 lead, Malkin, who had two goals and an assist, broke the tie by sweeping in a pass from Tommy Novak, who had two assists, at 17:17 of the third period.

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