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Kucherov scores twice as the Lightning beat the Penguins 5-2

2025-01-13 08:53 Last Updated At:09:01

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had two goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Sunday.

Brandon Hagel also scored for the Lightning, and Anthony Cirelli and Nick Paul had empty-net goals.

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Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, center top, talks with linesman Bryan Pancich, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, center top, talks with linesman Bryan Pancich, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Brandon Hagel (38) celebrates with Darren Raddysh (43), Ryan McDonagh (27) and Anthony Cirelli (71) after his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Brandon Hagel (38) celebrates with Darren Raddysh (43), Ryan McDonagh (27) and Anthony Cirelli (71) after his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, center top, talks with referee Tom Chmielewski (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, center top, talks with referee Tom Chmielewski (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson, top, blocks a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson, top, blocks a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell, right, celebrates after his goal with Bryan Rust (17) and Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell, right, celebrates after his goal with Bryan Rust (17) and Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell (67) gets a shot under the arm of Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell (67) gets a shot under the arm of Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) prepares to take a face off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) prepares to take a face off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Brandon Hagel (38) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Brandon Hagel (38) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay recorded points in both halves of back-to-back games for the first time this season. It lost in overtime against New Jersey on Saturday.

Jake Guentzel, who won a Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh in 2017, had two assists to become the second player in Lightning history with at least 20 goals and 40 points in his first 40 games with the franchise. Guentzel signed a seven-year deal with the Lightning in the offseason.

Rickard Rakell scored his 22nd goal of the season for Pittsburgh, and Kevin Hayes added his third goal in five games. Sidney Crosby recorded his 1,040th career assist to tie Marcel Dionne for 11th on the NHL’s career list.

The Penguins played without Evgeni Malkin, who was placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.

Lightning: Looked lethargic early, but Kucherov snapped a 2-2 tie with his 20th goal with 3:03 left. The Lightning have won three of four since a four-game losing streak.

Penguins: Dropped to 3-5-3 in their last 11 games.

Kucherov stole the puck at the Penguins’ blue line and beat Tristan Jarry on a partial breakaway for his clutch goal.

Tampa Bay became the first team this season to have four players with 20 or more goals. The last team to have four players with 20 goals through 41 games were the 1995-96 Penguins.

Pittsburgh finishes a five-game homestand Tuesday against Seattle. Tampa Bay closes a three-game trip Tuesday at Boston.

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Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, center top, talks with linesman Bryan Pancich, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, center top, talks with linesman Bryan Pancich, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Brandon Hagel (38) celebrates with Darren Raddysh (43), Ryan McDonagh (27) and Anthony Cirelli (71) after his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Brandon Hagel (38) celebrates with Darren Raddysh (43), Ryan McDonagh (27) and Anthony Cirelli (71) after his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, center top, talks with referee Tom Chmielewski (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, center top, talks with referee Tom Chmielewski (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson, top, blocks a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson, top, blocks a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell, right, celebrates after his goal with Bryan Rust (17) and Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell, right, celebrates after his goal with Bryan Rust (17) and Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell (67) gets a shot under the arm of Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell (67) gets a shot under the arm of Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) prepares to take a face off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) prepares to take a face off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Brandon Hagel (38) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tampa Bay Lightning's Brandon Hagel (38) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) blocks a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Large fire tears through luxury London hotel known as a celebrity hotspot

2025-02-15 19:03 Last Updated At:19:10

LONDON (AP) — A fire broke out at a luxury London hotel and restaurant known as a celebrity hotspot, engulfing the historic building and forcing about 100 people to be evacuated, fire services said.

More than 100 firefighters and 20 fire engines spent hours fighting the blaze that ripped through Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone on Friday, the London Fire Brigade said.

The red brick building, a former fire station dating to the late 19th century, is known as a favorite with celebrities, with numerous stars including Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Tom Cruise among the hotel and restaurant's customers.

The hotel was reportedly due to host the Netflix party after the BAFTA awards ceremony on Sunday.

No injuries were reported and the fire was contained late Friday.

The fire brigade said the blaze began mid-afternoon in ducting in the ground floor of the building before spreading all the way up to the roof of the four-story hotel. The cause of the fire was not known.

“Crews worked hard over a number of hours in challenging circumstances in a complex historic building and successfully contained the fire," it said.

The hotel's owner, Andre Balazs, said the venue would remain closed until further notice.

Firefighters at the Chiltern Firehouse in central London, after a fire broke out on Valentine's Day, on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (James Manning/PA via AP)

Firefighters at the Chiltern Firehouse in central London, after a fire broke out on Valentine's Day, on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (James Manning/PA via AP)

A damaged roof at the Chiltern Firehouse in central London, after a fire broke out on Valentine's Day, on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (James Manning/PA via AP)

A damaged roof at the Chiltern Firehouse in central London, after a fire broke out on Valentine's Day, on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (James Manning/PA via AP)

Firefighters at the Chiltern Firehouse in central London, after a fire broke out on Valentine's Day, on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (James Manning/PA via AP)

Firefighters at the Chiltern Firehouse in central London, after a fire broke out on Valentine's Day, on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (James Manning/PA via AP)

Firefighters at the Chiltern Firehouse in central London, after a fire broke out on Valentine's Day, on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (James Manning/PA via AP)

Firefighters at the Chiltern Firehouse in central London, after a fire broke out on Valentine's Day, on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (James Manning/PA via AP)

A view of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) outside the Chiltern Firehouse luxury hotel in central London, after reports of a fire, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Sam Hall/PA via AP)

A view of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) outside the Chiltern Firehouse luxury hotel in central London, after reports of a fire, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Sam Hall/PA via AP)

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