TAMPA, Fla., April 20 (UPI) -- James Neal's goal 3:38 into the second overtime Wednesday gave Pittsburgh command of its first-round playoff series with a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay.
The Penguins hold a 3-1 advantage over the Lightning, who will try to fight off elimination when they travel to Pittsburgh for Game 5 Saturday.
It was the first post-season goal for Neal, who is seeing his initial playoff action after spending the first two year of his career with Dallas.
Pittsburgh let a 2-0 lead get away before coming up with the game-winner.
Tyler Kennedy scored a power-play goal 8:14 into the first and Arron Asham produced his third goal of these playoffs 2:39 into the second.
Tampa Bay fought back on scores from Martin St. Louis with 2:46 left in the second and Sean Bergenheim with 3:17 to go in regulation.
Marc-Andre Fleury, who backstopped Pittsburgh to a Stanley Cup title two years ago, won for the 41st time in 66 playoff appearances. He made 29 saves.
Dwyane Roloson faced 53 shots and stopped 50 of them.
