Cirelli's Shorthanded Breakaway Ties Game 2-2 · Apr. 2, 2026

Name: Cirelli's Shorthanded Breakaway Ties Game 2-2 · Apr. 2, 2026
Uploaded: 2026-04-03T10:46:34.000000Z
Duration: P0Y0M0DT0H0M27.953889S
Description: Just 11 seconds into the second period with Tampa Bay trailing 2-1, Anthony Cirelli turned a Pittsburgh turnover in the neutral zone into a shorthanded breakaway — lifting a backhand over Stuart Skinner to tie it at 2-2. The momentum swing keyed a five-goal Lightning run, as Cirelli went on to complete his second career hat trick, his first since January 17, 2020, in a 6-3 win.

Just 11 seconds into the second period with Tampa Bay trailing 2-1, Anthony Cirelli turned a Pittsburgh turnover in the neutral zone into a shorthanded breakaway — lifting a backhand over Stuart Skinner to tie it at 2-2. The momentum swing keyed a five-goal Lightning run, as Cirelli went on to complete his second career hat trick, his first since January 17, 2020, in a 6-3 win.

Apr 3, 2026

Source: NHL