Lightning vs. Capitals live stream, Game 5: TV schedule, online and more
By Simon Vacca
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final. Here’s everything you need to know to watch.
On Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Washington Capitals by a final score of 4-2 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. Strong performances from the likes of Steven Stamkos, Alex Killorn and Andrei Vasilevskiy was the central avenue through which the Bolts snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and ultimately evened the series up.
If the Capitals are serious about advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals, then Saturday night’s matchup is a must-win game. Special teams was the story of Thursday’s contest, so look for Washington to be more clinical on the power play and especially tight on the penalty kill. The club’s forwards will be tasked with solving a red hot Vasilevskiy — as such, expect Alexander Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov to be firing on all cylinders.
The momentum has finally swung in Tampa’s favor, as two wins on the road have allowed the Lightning to make up some lost ground. Game 5, therefore, is an opportunity to push the Capitals to the brink of elimination. Expect the Bolts’ depth-ridden roster to usher forth a performance for the books, as the team shall look to lift the burden of pressure from their Vezina-caliber goaltender and get some early goals.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals — Game 5:
Date: Saturday, May 19
Location: Amalie Arena
Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
TV: NBC, CBC, TVA Sports
Live Stream: Watch live on Fubo TV. Sign up now for a free trial.
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