Tampa Bay Lightning
MONTREAL — Now the pressure is on the Tampa Bay.
After the Lightning opened up a 3-0 series lead against Montreal, Tampa Bay is having issues trying to close it out.
The Canadiens’ kept their season alive again with a 2-1 victory in Game 5 at Bell Centre to close the Lightning’s series lead to 3-2.
Game 6 will be held at Amalie Arena on Tuesday.
Steven Stamkos scored for the second time in the series while Ben Bishop finished with 27 saves.
Devante Smith-Pelly and P.A. Parenteau notched goals for Montreal as Carey Price made 23 saves.