Nikita Kucherov scored the game-winning goal in a shootout as the Tampa Bay Lightning earned their franchise-record-tying 11th straight victory by edging the host Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brett Kulak has created some chatter in the rumor mill as a potential trade candidate. With the Penguins retooling, it is certainly fair to wonder if they will flip the veteran pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) defenseman.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have put Erik Karlsson on the injured reserve list due to a lower-body injury, and he will not be activated until two weeks la.

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Following a season-best six-game winning streak, the Pittsburgh Penguins have fizzled on offense in two losses. They will try to snuff out the losing streak Tuesday night when they host the sizzling Tampa Bay Lightning.

Sidney Crosby can sign an extension on his next contract as soon as this July 1st. Do you think he re-signs on July 1 or takes the summer like he did last year? Never doubted he wants to remain a Penguin but can imagine this season is making him want to stay even more. — @BenFeller