The Tampa Bay Lightning have full control over their series, leading 3-1 with a chance to send the Detroit Red Wings packing in Game 5. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
Red Wings vs. Lightning, 2016 NHL playoffs: Time, TV schedule and live stream
How to watch Game 5 between Tampa Bay and Detroit.
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Scouting the Red Wings
Petr Mrazek took both starts for the Red Wings in Detroit, and after allowing just three goals -- and none at even strength -- through the pair of games, it seems likely they stand pat beside him in net. Where Detroit really has to tighten up is on the penalty kill, as all three Lightning goals in Game 4 were on a power play. The Red Wings have their backs against the wall, so they'll have to play desperate, but it will be imperative for them not to stick themselves in the penalty box for long in an elimination game.
Scouting the Lightning
Tampa Bay went a hot 3-for-5 on the power play in its 3-2 Game 4 victory. Even without Steven Stamkos and Anton Stralman, the Lightning have been able to produce goals at key times. Nikita Kucherov has eight points -- and five goals -- in the four games in the series so far. If the 22-year-old keeps rolling for the Lightning, Tampa Bay all but has this series wrapped up. Goaltender Ben Bishop will, of course, be key here as well, and has stopped 126 of 134 shots in Round 1.
Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning
7 p.m. ET | Game 5, Eastern Conference Round 1
Amalie Arena | Tampa, Fla.
Local: FS-D, FS-F | Nat'l: NBCSN, CBC, TVAS2
Live stream at NBC Live Extra and Rogers GameCentre
More coverage: Red Wings blog | Lightning blog
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