Bruins vs. Lightning live stream, Game 4: TV schedule, online and more

By Simon Vacca | May 4, 2018

BOSTON, MA - MAY 02: Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Chris Kunitz (14) and Boston Bruins right defenseman Kevan Miller (86) vie for the puck along the glass during Game 3 of the Second Round between the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning on May 2, 2018, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Lightning defeated the Bruins 4-1. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

The Boston Bruins host the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of their second-round series. Here’s everything you need to know to watch.

On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins by a final score of 4-1 in Game 3 of their second-round series. A pair of goals from Ondrej Palat just minutes into the matchup was the primary avenue through which the Bolts established an early lead — the implications of which ran rampant throughout the rest of the game. They’re now a mere two wins away from reaching the Eastern Conference finals.

If the Lightning manage to walk away with a third victory on Friday night, they’ll set the stage for a dramatic showdown on home ice. The fact that Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov and J.T. Miller have been largely held off the scoresheet is a prospect that is comparable to a double-edged sword — reflecting, on the one hand, the strength of the Bruins’ shut-down pairings, while on the other highlighting the extent of the Bolts’ depth-ridden roster. Tampa is long overdue for a night that showcases the prowess that they exhibited in the regular season, so expect the team’s superstars to aim to chime in on the scoring.

For Boston, Game 4 is nothing short of a must-win matchup. Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak and Rick Nash have all played well over the course of the first few games, but the Bolts have managed to find gaps in the Bruins’ two-way presence. A win on home ice would not only even the series up, but could also swing some of the overarching momentum in Boston’s favor. As such, look for Bruce Cassidy to take full advantage of the Bruins’ offensive capacities, and ultimately expect major performances from players like Jake DeBrusk, David Backes, Riley Nash and David Krejci.

Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Game 4

Date: Friday, May 4

Location: TD Garden

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

TV: NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports

Live Stream: Watch live on Fubo TV. Sign up now for a free trial.

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