Tyler Johnson has 1st playoff hat trick in Lightning history in 6-2 rout of Rangers

Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17) shoots and scores past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, right, during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Monday, May 18, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (The Associated Press)

Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) is congratulated by teammates after scoring his third goal of the game against New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the second period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Monday, May 18, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (The Associated Press)

NEW YORK – Tyler Johnson scored the first hat trick in Lightning playoff history and Tampa Bay got its high-scoring offense in gear and evened the Eastern Conference finals with a 6-2 victory over the stumbling New York Rangers on Monday night.

Alex Killorn added two goals and Steven Stamkos had one and the Lightning bounced back from a crushing late loss on Saturday and made the Presidents' Trophy winners pay for every slip, penalty and mistake.

Chris Kreider and Derek Stepan scored for the Rangers in the wide-open, penalty-filled matchup that ended New York's run of playing in 15 straight playoffs games decided by one goal.

Henrik Lundqvist, who gave up at least five goals in two of three regular-season games against Tampa Bay this season, gave up six on just 26 shots.

The series shifts to Florida for games on Wednesday and Friday.