The Montreal Canadiens are in desperation mode after losing each of the first two games of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Tampa Bay Lightning at home. Now they'll have to pull off an upset victory in Tampa Bay to keep from falling in an 0-3 hole.
Canadiens vs. Lightning 2015 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
The Lightning won back-to-back games on the road and can take a commanding 3-0 lead with a victory at home.
To snare a win away from the Lightning, Montreal will need better play from goalie Carey Price, who allowed six goals on 24 shots in Game 2. Meanwhile, Ben Bishop hasn't allowed more than three goals in a game all postseason and has given up just three goals in his last three games for the Lightning.
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, who led the team in goals during the regular season, didn’t score during the playoffs until the last game. But Tyler Johnson has helped pick up the slack, tallying seven goals so far during the postseason.
A big difference for both teams has been the performance on the power play. In Game 2, the Lightning managed to score on four of eight opportunities with a man advantage, while the Canadiens have just one goal in 26 power plays this postseason.
If the Lightning can pick up where they left off on the power play, they could be on their way to sweeping the series on their home ice.
Game 3 coverage
7 p.m. ET | Game 3, Eastern Conference Semifinals
Amalie Arena | Tampa Bay
Nat'l: USA
Live stream at NBC Live Extra
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