Malkin's 4-point performance fuels Pens in rout of Bolts

4:48 PM, Feb 25, 2012   |    comments
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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Evgeni Malkin recorded his ninth career hat trick and second against the Lightning this season, as the Pittsburgh Penguins routed Tampa Bay, 8-1, on Saturday.

Jordan Staal scored twice while Chris Kunitz and Matt Cooke also tallied for Pittsburgh, which has won eight of its last nine home games. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 34 shots in the win.

Teddy Purcell was the lone scorer for the Bolts, who have lost two in a row since winning three straight. Dwayne Roloson was torched for all eight goals on 34 shots.

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