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NHL: Tampa Bay 5, Pittsburgh 1

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Brad Richards and Martin St. Louis both had a goal and an assist Sunday as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated Pittsburgh for the 12th straight time, 5-1.

John Tortorella recorded his 200th win as coach of the Lightning.

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Jocelyn Thibault allowed three goals on 15 shots before he was lifted early in the second period. The Penguins lost for the second time in three games after putting together a six-game winning streak.

Tampa Bay scored twice in the game's first five minutes.

St. Louis' goal was his 38th of the year, equaling his career best.

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