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Lowly Lightning shut out Penguins in Malone's return to Pittsburgh

Associated Press

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

PITTSBURGH -- Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith didn't know how to react after picking up his first victory in over a month. "It's like a sigh of relief," he said. "You almost forget how to win." Smith made 15 saves to earn his second shutout of the season, Paul Szczechura had a goal and an assist, and Tampa Bay picked up a rare win by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-0 on Tuesday night. Matt Pettinger had a goal and Mark Recchi recorded two assists to give him 1,401 points for his caree ...

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