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2016 Eastern Conference Final Game 4: Lightning build big lead, survive rally to even series

The Tampa Bay Lightning jumped out to a 4-0 lead through two periods only to see the Penguins post three in the third, hanging on for dear life in the closing seconds for a 4-3 win to even the series at two games apiece.

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 Friday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final, tying the best of seven series at two games apiece.

"We were not the more determined team for the first half of the game. They are a good team, and we knew this was going to be a hard game.