The Tampa Bay Lightning have taken a 3-1 series lead after winning Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Islanders. The Lightning can close out the series tonight with a win, the Islanders are in a must-win situation where they must force a Game 6 if they want to stay alive in the playoffs.
Can the Islanders force a Game 6 and live another day? Tune in and find out tonight, here is everything you need to know to follow the action.
Eastern Conference Final Game 5
New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- When: Tuesday, September 15
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBCSN
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
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No. 2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. No. 6 New York Islanders (TBL lead series 3-1)
Game 1: Lightning 8, Islanders 2.
Game 2: Lightning 2, Islanders 1
Game 3: Islanders 5, Lightning 3
Game 4: Lightning 4, Islanders 1
Game 5: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. ET
*Game 6: Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. ET
*Game 7: Saturday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. ET
*if necessary
NHL Odds and Betting Lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Tuesday at 5:05 p.m. ET.
Tampa Bay Lightning (-176) vs. New York Islanders (+150)
Over/Under: 5.5 O: +120 U: -143
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