Compared to their performance in Game Four, the Lightning played better in Game Five. But not well enough. A couple of costly turnovers led to Montreal goals, including one late in the third period after the Bolts had tied the game earlier in the frame. As a result, the series returns to Amalie Arena for Game Six on Tuesday.
For most of the first period, the Lightning were the better team. Unlike what happened in Game Four, the Lightning’s passing and execution was crisp from the start. Don’t pay attention to the shots, which ended up as 10-9 for Montreal.