Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Head-to-Head

Penguins built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 23 of 40 decided meetings (57%) (plus 5 ties). In the shootout era they are 41-40 against each other (51% Penguins). 5 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Postseason history is deep: 14 playoff games between the two franchises. Games average a 2.4-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Penguins' 10-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Lightning hold a 11-9 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2010s produced the deepest sample with 47 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1992, so the rivalry has spanned 34 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Lightning won 6-3 on Apr 2, 2026. Through the 2020s Lightning have led 9-8 between the teams.