2020-21 NHL Playoffs Final – Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning Game 5 Preview & Pick

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MONTREAL CANADIENS @ TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING FACTS

When is Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning taking place? Thursday 8^th July, 2021 – 01:00 (UK)

Where is Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning taking place? Amalie Arena, Tampa

Where can I get tickets for Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning? Check official team websites for the latest ticket information

What channel is Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning on? Most NHL matches are televised live on either Premier Sports or FreeSports in the UK, while certain matches are televised on BT Sport

Where can I stream Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning? If televised on Premier Sports or FreeSport, subscribers can stream this match live via Premier Player. If televised on BT Sport, subscribers can stream the match live via the BT Sport Player & app

MONTREAL CANADIENS LOWDOWN

Montreal Canadiens avoided a whitewash in the Stanley Cup final thanks to an overtime win in game 4 and they will hope to build on that momentum ahead of another contest that they must win. Josh Anderson scored twice, including the winner in overtime, to help his side to their maiden win of the final but even in victory, the Canadiens’ performance shows how difficult it will be to topple the Lightning.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING LOWDOWN

Tampa Bay Lightning suffered their first loss of the Stanley Cup final as they fell to defeat against Montreal Canadiens in game 4 but they now return to home ice where they can secure the title in front of their fans. They take a 3-1 lead into game 5 following an overtime loss last time out but they were right in that contest and with five straight wins at Amalie Arena, they will fancy their chances.

MONTREAL CANADIENS @ TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING PREDICTION

Tampa Bay Lightning failed in their quest to seal a whitewash in the Stanley Cup final with Montreal Canadiens edging an overtime thriller in game 4. While there will be disappointment that the Lightning failed to secure the title at the first possible opportunity, they now return to home ice where they have won their last five matches and they can seal the win they need to lift the trophy.