In a pivotal matchup of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of their first-round series. The Canadiens trail 3-1 in the series, and a loss would effectively end their postseason run. As they look to stave off elimination, Montreal will need to find a way to contain the Lightning's high-powered offense, led by stars like Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point. Can the Canadiens' defense, anchored by Carey Price in goal, make the necessary adjustments to pull off a stunning comeback and keep their season alive?
3 Things to Watch: Canadiens at Lightning, Game 5 of Eastern Conference 1st Round NHL.com
