Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game 5 Live Stream: How to Watch NHL
The Lightning return home on Wednesday night to take on the Canadiens in Game 5 of their first-round series
The Tampa Bay Lightning hit the ice on Wednesday night to take on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series. The series shifts back to Tampa Bay, tied at two games apiece. The first three games went into overtime, and Game 4 was also decided by one goal. The Lightning had their backs against the wall in Game 4, as they trailed by two goals and were facing a two-game deficit in the series. The battled back, though, as Jake Guentzel scored late in the second period, and Bandon Hagel tied it just 1:40 into the third period. Hagel was the hero in the game, as he scored again with five minutes left to lift the Lightning to the win. Nikita Kucherov had an assist in each of his goals and now has five for the series.
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Game Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN2
Location: Benchmark International Arena
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The Canadiens got goals from both Zack Bolduc and Cole Caufield in the second period, but they couldn’t hold onto the lead. It was the first goal in the series for both players.
Juraj Slafkovsky was held without a goal in the fourth game, but he leads the team with three goals in the series. Lane Hutson, Nick Suzuki and Caulfield all lead the team with four points through four games.
The Canadiens had stole home-ice advantage away from the Lightning, but lost it with the loss in Game 4. They will now have to find a way to win on the road again to advance to the second round.
What Time Is The Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning?
The Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning game will take place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great NHL action.
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