The Tampa Bay Lightning have taken a 3-1 series lead after winning Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Islanders. The Lightning can close out the series tonight with a win, the Islanders are in a must-win situation where they must force a Game 6 if they want to stay alive in the playoffs.

Can the Islanders force a Game 6 and live another day? Tune in and find out tonight, here is everything you need to know to follow the action.

Eastern Conference Final Game 5

New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

When: Tuesday, September 15 Time: 3:00 p.m. ET TV Channel: NBCSN Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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No. 2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. No. 6 New York Islanders (TBL lead series 3-1)

Game 1: Lightning 8, Islanders 2.
Game 2: Lightning 2, Islanders 1 
Game 3: Islanders 5, Lightning 3 
Game 4: Lightning 4, Islanders 1 
Game 5: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. ET
*Game 6: Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. ET 
*Game 7: Saturday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. ET

*if necessary

NHL Odds and Betting Lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Tuesday at 5:05 p.m. ET.

Tampa Bay Lightning (-176) vs. New York Islanders (+150)

Over/Under: 5.5 O: +120  U: -143

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